BlackVue DR590X-1CH User manual

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DR590X-1CH
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................5
Important safety information ....................................6
Overview ......................................................................9
In the box.....................................................................................................................9
At a glance.................................................................................................................10
Front camera................................................................................................................................... 10
Installation .................................................................12
Installing the BlackVue dashcam..........................................................................12
Playing and Managing Videos..................................17
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 17
Opening video les..................................................................................................17
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition...................................................................19
Playing video ............................................................................................................20
Playing back videos.......................................................................................................................20
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................20
Checking the displayed time & GPS data ..................................................................................21
Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................22
Managing videos .....................................................................................................23
Managing videos in Wi-Fi .............................................................................................................23
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY..................................................................................24
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Creating a new folder ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Deleting a folder ............................................................................................................................................................ 26
Copying and pasting videos ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Moving videos ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Renaming a video ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/macOS) .................................................................. 28
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................28
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................29
Viewer screen composition (Windows/macOS) .................................................30
Playing video ............................................................................................................31
Playing back videos.......................................................................................................................31
Identify video les by recording type ........................................................................................31
Checking the displayed time .......................................................................................................31
Using BlackVue Viewer..................................................................................................................32
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph .............................................................................33
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................34
Checking the GPS data.................................................................................................................. 35
Managing videos......................................................................................................36
Capturing or printing a still image from video.........................................................................36
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................36
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................37
Copying videos...............................................................................................................................38
Tips for optimal performance ..................................39
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 39
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows)..........................................................39
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS)..............................................................40
Upgrading the rmware......................................................... 42
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device (Firmware Over The
Air)...............................................................................................................................42
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows/macOS)......................45

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Changing settings .....................................................47
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS).. 47
Basic settings ............................................................................................................48
Time settings...................................................................................................................................49
Video settings.................................................................................................................................51
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Image quality.................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Enhanced night vision................................................................................................................................................... 52
Brightness (Front) .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
Recording settings.........................................................................................................................53
Normal recording........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Parking mode recording............................................................................................................................................... 53
Voice recording............................................................................................................................................................... 54
Date & time display........................................................................................................................................................ 54
Speed unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Video segment length................................................................................................................................................... 54
Lock event les ............................................................................................................................................................... 54
Front camera rotation ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................55
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) .............................................................56
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................. 57
System settings ........................................................................................................58
LED....................................................................................................................................................58
Recording status ............................................................................................................................................................ 58
Front security (Normal mode) ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Front security (Parking mode)..................................................................................................................................... 58
LTE (Parking mode) ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Wi-Fi (Parking mode)..................................................................................................................................................... 59
Voice guidance ...............................................................................................................................59
Impact detected in parking mode.............................................................................................................................. 59
Volume ............................................................................................................................................. 59
Scheduled Reboot..........................................................................................................................59
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................... 59
Battery Protection (Optional - Hardwiring Power Cable installation only) ........................................................ 60
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................60
Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................61
Login credentials............................................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi auto turn o ..........................................................................................................................61
Cloud settings...........................................................................................................62
Enable Cloud Lite service ............................................................................................................. 62
Push notication settings.............................................................................................................63
FW Language ............................................................................................................64
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/macOS)... 65
BlackVue Viewer settings........................................................................................66
Select language..............................................................................................................................66
Speed unit on map.........................................................................................................................66
Select map service ......................................................................................................................... 66
Picture-in-picture(PIP) playback................................................................................................. 66
Firmware settings ....................................................................................................67
Basic settings .................................................................................................................................. 68
Time settings................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Video settings................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Recording settings......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 71
G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ............................................................................................. 71
Motion detection (Parking mode) .............................................................................................................................. 72
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode ............................................................................... 72
System settings .............................................................................................................................. 74
LED.................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Voice guidance ............................................................................................................................................................... 75
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................. 75
Scheduled Reboot.......................................................................................................................................................... 75
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Battery Protection (Hardwiring Power Cable installation only) ........................................................................... 76
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................................................ 76
Wi-Fi settings .................................................................................................................................. 77
Login credentials............................................................................................................................................................ 77
Wi-Fi auto turn o .......................................................................................................................................................... 77
Push notication settings............................................................................................................................................. 78
Applying the settings.................................................................................................................... 78

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About the Cloud Service ...........................................79
Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional) ............................ 79
Optional accessories .................................................84
Parking mode battery (Optional) .......................................... 84
Power Magic Battery (B-112) ................................................. 84
Power Magic Ultra Battery (B-124X)...................................... 85
External connectivity module (Optional) ............................. 86
Troubleshooting ........................................................87
Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ......... 87
On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset...........................................................87
Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud..............................................88
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows/macOS).......90
Product specications...............................................91
Recording time ..........................................................93
Disposal and recycling information.........................95

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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 with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. Insert the microSD card in the
dashcam and power it up. 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 – 85°C / -4°F – 185°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 (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 Cigarette lighter
power cable Quick start guide
Cable clips (3 EA) microSD card microSD card
adapter
Double-sided tape
for the Mounting
Brackets
Hardwiring
power cable
(Optional)
External GPS - USB
Type
(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.
Front camera
34 mm
Camera lens
Mounting bracket Front security LED
: Lights on during (i) normal mode, (ii)an event
is being recorded (impact detected), (ii)manual
recording has started, or (iv)motion is detected
in parking mode.
: Blinks slowly during parking mode motion
detection standby.
Lock button
42.6 mm
111.8 mm
GPS LED
GPS is on.
Recording LED
: Lights orange in normal mode.
: Lights red when (i)an event is being recorded (impact detected),
or (ii)manual recording has started.
: Lights green in parking mode when motion is detected.
Speaker
LTE/Wi-Fi LED
Lights yellow when Cloud is connected.
Lights white when Wi-Fi is connected.
Blinks quickly when LTE/Wi-Fi is turning o.

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Removing and inserting the front camera
Connectivity details label:
- Default Wi-Fi SSID
- Default Wi-Fi password
- Cloud code
- QR code
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.
DC in (Powerconnector)
GPS connection port or
External connectivity module port
Cover
microSD card slot
Wi-Fi Button
–Press once to turn on/o Wi-Fi.

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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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2Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.
3Adjust 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.
4
GPS receiver or connectivity module (Optional):
Plug in the GPS receiver or connectivity module and attach it in a corner of the windshield. Use the pry tool to tuck in the cable.

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5
Plug the cigarette lighter power cable into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. Skip to 12 for Hardwiring Power
Cable setup.
6
Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Power cord
7Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video les are stored on the microSD card.
8Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down. To record in parking mode while the
engine is o please connect the Hardwiring Power Cable (Optional) or install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately).
AHardwiring Power Cable (Optional) uses the automotive battery to power your dashcam when the engine is o. A low voltage
power cut-o function and a parking mode timer to protect the automotive battery from discharge is installed in the device.
Settings can be changed in the BlackVue App or Viewer.
9Locate the fuse box to connect the hardwiring power cable.
Note
yLocation of the fuse box dier by manufacturer or model. For details, refer to the vehicle owner's manual.

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9-1 After removing fuse panel cover, nd a fuse that powers on when engine is turned on (ex.cigarette lighter socket, audio, etc) and
another fuse that remains powered on after the engine is turned o (ex.hazard light, interior light). Connect the ACC+ cable to a
fuse that powers on after engine start, and BATT+ cable to a fuse that remains powered on after engine is turned o.
Note
yTo use battery saver feature, connect the BATT+ cable to the hazard light fuse. Functions of fuse dier by manufacturer or model.
For details, refer to the vehicle owner's manual.
9-2 Connect the GND cable to metal ground bolt.
10 Connect the power cable to the DC in terminal of the front camera. BlackVue will power up and start recording. Video les are
stored on the microSD card.

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Note
yUp to 50 event recordings (impact, manual) can be locked from being overwritten. By default, this feature is enabled. In the
rmware settings, you can choose to either overwrite them with new event les when the event le storage is full or lock the
50event les and save the new event les in loop recording storage. Please note that formatting the microSD card deletes all the
recordings including the locked event les.
yThe recording LED is on while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. There are
4recording modes: Normal, Event, Parking and Manual. The dashcam starts recording in normal mode, switches to event mode
when an impact is detected, and switches to parking mode when the vehicle is turned o (Hardwiring power cable, ACC+) or
stationary for 5 minutes (Cigarette lighter power cable, G-sensor).
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. 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.BlackVue590X-******).
d. Enter the password and tap join.
* The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is labeled on the dashcam. To nd them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera from
its mount.
e. Open the BlackVue app and select Wi-Fi.
f. Select the video le you want to play from the video list.
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 5.0 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher.
yYou can change Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 88 and 90.

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BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
SIM card activation
File type Filter
Date Filter
Live view
Firmware settings
Video Source
Multi selection
Video list
File Type
Video le menu
Note
yAll images shown are for illustration purpose 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.
Scroll up/down the screen 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.
Note
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 84 for more
information.