BlackVue DR970X LTE User manual

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DR970X LTE
Quick Start Guide
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BLACKVUE
DR970X LTE

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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 B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protections against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to ty to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio, TV technician for help.
yOnly shielded interface cable should be used.
Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly
approved by the grantee or manufacture could void the user’s authority to operate
such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC ID: YCK-DR970XLTE

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CAUTION
Any changed or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
CE WARNING
yChanges and modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
yIt is desirable that it be installed and operated with at least 20cm or more between the
radiator and a person’s body (excluding extremities: hand, wrists, feet, and ankles).
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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ICC Compliance
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna
impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
- IC Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appreils
radio exempts de license.
L’exploitation est autoriséee aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l ’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, méme si
le brouillage est susceptible d’encompromettre le fonctionnement.

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In the box
Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.
Front camera Rear camera
connection cable
Rear camera Power cord
Quick start guide Pry tool
Double-sided tape
for the Mounting
Brackets
Cable clips (8 EA)
SIM eject tool microSD card reader
microSD card SIM card (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
43 mm
Camera lens
Lock button
57.3 mm
137.6 mm
Mounting bracket Front security LED
: Lights on during (i) normal mode, (ii) an event
is being recorded (impact detected), (iii)
manual recording has started, or (iv) motion is
detected in parking mode.
: Blinks slowly during parking mode motion
detection standby.

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B/W/L
B/W/L LED
: Lights Yellow when LTE is connected.
: Blinks Yellow i) slowly when Bluetooth is paired or, ii) quickly when Bluetooth is in pairing
mode.
: Lights White when Wi-Fi is connected.
: Blinks White i) slowly when it trying to connect to Wi-Fi or, ii) quickly when LTE/Wi-Fi is
turning off.
REC 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.
GPS LED
: Lights blue when GPS is on.
Speaker
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Connectivity details label:
- Default Wi-Fi SSID
- Default Wi-Fi password
- Cloud code
- Serial number
- QR code
- IMEI number
SIM card slot
44P
16P
29P
14P
15P
12P
11P
9P
SIM 카드
10P
Touch or wave a finger within 20mm of the sensor to trigger
acustomizable function.
Available options are:
- Turn on/off audio recording (default)
- Manual recording trigger
- Off
Proximity Sensor LED
: On when proximity sensor is triggered.

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Wi-Fi button:
- Press once to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
Cover
DC in (power connector)
microSD card
Format button:
- Press and hold for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button.
Then press and hold for 5 seconds again to format the microSD card.
Rear camera connection port
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Rear camera
Rear security LED
: Stays on in all recording
modes but can be
turned off from
firmware settings.
V out
(Frontcamera
connection port)
Mounting bracket Camera lens
31 mm
67.4 mm
25 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.
Turn 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.
To insert the SIM card, remove the bracket from front camera. Then open SIM slot
by using SIM eject tool.
SIM 카드
Note
yDR970X LTE is only compatible with 4G LTE network.
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Note
yFor detailed information about activation of SIM card, please check "SIM activation
guide" in the packaging box or visit BlackVue Help Center:
https://helpcenter.blackvue.com -> SIM Activation Guide (LTE Series).
Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front
camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.
44P
16P
29P
14P
15P
12P
11P
9P
SIM 카드
10P
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.
Peel 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.

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Connect the front camera ('Rear' port) and the rear camera ('V out') using the rear
camera connection cable.
Use 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
Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera.
Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the
power cord.
Power cord
Rear camera connection cable
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Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording.
Video files are stored on the microSD card.
Turn off the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down.
To record in parking mode while the engine is off please install a parking mode kit/
battery from the BlackVue Power Magic range of accessories (sold separately).
Note
yWhen you run the dashcam for the first time the firmware is automatically
loaded onto the microSD card. After the firmware has been loaded onto
the microSD card you can customize settings using BlackVue Viewer on a
computer.

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STEP 2 Playback
Playing video les on your smartphone (Android/iOS)
Search for the BlackVue app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and
install it on your smartphone.
Create an account
(i) Select Login if you have an account, otherwise tap Get started to create an
account. If you want to sign up later, press Sign up later.
(ii) During sign up, you will receive an e-mail with a confirmation code. Enter
the confirmation code to finish creating your account.
(iii) Tap Ye s to enable push notifications (this setting can be adjusted at any time
later).
(iv) Once sign-up process is done, you will be automatically logged into your
account.
If you want to connect to BlackVue Cloud with your account, skip to
STEP 4
Connect to BlackVue Cloud.
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-1Add BlackVue dashcam to camera list via Seamless pairing
(i) Select Connect to camera in the main page.
(ii) Make sure smartphone's Bluetooth is turned on and press +.
(iii) Select Seamless pairing support model.

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(iv) Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the detected camera list.
(v) Put your hand on the camera's touch/proximity sensor to complete
Seamless pairing.
If you want to add BlackVue dashcam to camera list manaully using credentials,
please skip to -2.
Note
yBluetooth lets you connect your smartphone to your dashcam within a range
of 10m.
yYou can find your BlackVue dashcam's SSID in product label or in the packing
box.
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(vi) Customize your camera name and press OK.
(vii) BlackVue dashcam is now added to the camera list.