BlackVue DR590W-1CH User manual

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DR590W-1CH
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................4
Important safety information ....................................5
Overview ......................................................................8
In the box.....................................................................................................................8
At a glance...................................................................................................................9
Removing and inserting the dashcam ......................................................................................10
Installation .................................................................11
Installing the BlackVue dashcam..........................................................................11
Playing and Managing Videos..................................14
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 14
Opening video les..................................................................................................14
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition...................................................................16
Playing video ............................................................................................................17
Playing back videos.......................................................................................................................17
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................17
Checking the displayed time & GPS data ..................................................................................19
Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................20
Managing videos .....................................................................................................21
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI ........................................................................................ 21
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY..................................................................................22
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Creating a new folder.................................................................................................................................................... 23
Copying and pasting videos ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Moving videos ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Renaming a video ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video ................................................................................................................... 24
Playing and Managing Videos..................................25
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ...................................................................... 25
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................25
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................26
Viewer screen composition....................................................................................27
Windows Viewer .............................................................................................................................27
Mac Viewer ......................................................................................................................................28
Playing video ............................................................................................................29
Playing back videos.......................................................................................................................29
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................ 29
Checking the displayed time .......................................................................................................31
Using BlackVue Viewer.................................................................................................................. 31
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph .............................................................................32
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................33
Checking the GPS data.................................................................................................................. 34
Managing videos......................................................................................................35
Capturing or printing a still image from video.........................................................................35
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................35
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 35
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................37
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Copying videos...............................................................................................................................38
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Tips for optimal performance ..................................40
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 40
Formatting the card in the BlackVue....................................................................40
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)..........................................................40
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)..............................................................41
Upgrading the rmware......................................................... 43
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device (Firmware Over The
Air)...............................................................................................................................43
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac).......................46
Changing settings .....................................................49

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Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS).. 49
Basic settings ............................................................................................................50
Time settings...................................................................................................................................51
Video settings.................................................................................................................................53
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Image quality.................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Night vision..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Brightness........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Recording settings.........................................................................................................................55
Normal recording........................................................................................................................................................... 55
Automatic parking mode ............................................................................................................................................. 55
Voice recording............................................................................................................................................................... 55
Date & time display........................................................................................................................................................ 56
Speed unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Video segment length................................................................................................................................................... 56
Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................57
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................. 58
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................. 59
System settings ........................................................................................................60
LED....................................................................................................................................................60
Recording status ............................................................................................................................................................ 60
Security (Normal mode)................................................................................................................................................ 60
Security (Parking mode) ............................................................................................................................................... 60
Voice guidance ...............................................................................................................................61
Impact detected in parking mode.............................................................................................................................. 61
Volume .............................................................................................................................................61
Scheduled Reboot..........................................................................................................................61
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................... 61
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................62
Login credentials............................................................................................................................ 62
Wi-Fi auto turn o..........................................................................................................................62
FW Language ............................................................................................................63
Changing settings .....................................................64
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac)... 64
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................65
Select language..............................................................................................................................65
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................65
Select map service ......................................................................................................................... 65
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................66
Basic settings .................................................................................................................................. 66
Time .................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Video settings................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Recording settings......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 70
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 70
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 71
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode ............................................................................... 71
System settings .............................................................................................................................. 73
LED.................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Voice guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 74
Impact detected in parking mode.............................................................................................................................. 74
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 74
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................................................ 74
Wi-Fi settings ..................................................................................................................................75
Login credentials............................................................................................................................................................ 75
Wi-Fi auto turn o.......................................................................................................................................................... 75
Applying the settings....................................................................................................................75
Optional accessories .................................................76
GPS receiver (Optional)...........................................................................................76
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................................................77
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ................................................................78
Troubleshooting ........................................................79
Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ......... 79
On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset...........................................................79
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac) ........80
Product specications...............................................81
Recording time ..........................................................83
Disposal and recycling information.........................84

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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.
BlackVue dashcam Power cord microSD Card
microSD card adapter Quick start guide Cable clips (3 EA)
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).

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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
42.6 mm
Lock button
Mounting bracket
Camera lens
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
Wi-Fi
Angle indicator: You can easily set
up your preferred camera angle
using the white lines.
Recording LED
: Blinks slowly in normal.
: Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (impact
detected) or motion is detected in parking mode.
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Wi-Fi LED
: Wi-Fi is on.

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DC in (Power connector)
Cover
microSD card slot
Wi-Fi / Format Button
- Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.
- Self-format function: To format the microSD card press
the button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
GPS connection port
Wi-Fi /
Removing and inserting the dashcam
Wi-Fi details label:
- Default Wi-Fi SSID
- Default Wi-Fi password
Serial number label
yTo remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket.
yTo 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
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 dashcam. Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the dashcam to the
windshield behind the rear-view 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 dashcam. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below
horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio.
5Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam.

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6Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
7Turn 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.
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.

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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 dashcam’s 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
yDirect Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
yThe BlackVue app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
yYou can change the Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 80.

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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
yAll 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.
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.
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.
yRecording type: N: Normal
E: Event
P: Parking mode motion detection
yCamera direction: F: Front camera
yExample le name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4
Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM
Recording type: Normal
Camera direction: Front camera
Note
yUse the , , , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event, Parking). The lter button
displays both E (Event) and I (Impact event while parked) recordings.
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 76 for more
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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 "GMT-7: Los Angeles" on page 51 or 67.
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.
2Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI and tap the button.
3Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.
Note
yWhen 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 dashcam’s Wi-Fi.