Pittasoft BlackVue DR650S-1CH User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................5
Important safety information ....................................6
Overview ......................................................................9
In the box.....................................................................................................................9
At a glance.................................................................................................................10
Removing and inserting the dashcam....................................................................................... 12
Installation .................................................................13
Installing the BlackVue dashcam..........................................................................13
Playing and Managing Videos..................................16
Playing and managing video les using your smartphone
(Android/iOS) .......................................................................... 16
Opening video les..................................................................................................16
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition...................................................................18
Playing video ............................................................................................................19
Playing back videos....................................................................................................................... 19
Identify video les by recording type........................................................................................ 19
Checking the displayed time & GPS data .................................................................................. 20
Real-time streaming video (Live View) ................................................................21
Managing videos .....................................................................................................22
Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI ........................................................................................ 22
Copy to Internal Memory ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY..................................................................................23
Deleting videos .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Creating a new folder ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Copying and pasting videos ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Moving videos ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Renaming a video ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Uploading, sharing or emailing a video ................................................................................................................... 25
Playing and managing video les using your computer
(Windows/Mac) ....................................................................... 26
Removing the microSD card ..................................................................................26
Opening video les in BlackVue Viewer ..............................................................27
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................... 27
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................. 28
Viewer screen composition....................................................................................29
Windows Viewer .............................................................................................................................29
Mac Viewer ......................................................................................................................................30
Playing video ............................................................................................................31
Playing back videos....................................................................................................................... 31
Identify video les by recording type........................................................................................ 31
Checking the displayed time ....................................................................................................... 32
Using BlackVue Viewer..................................................................................................................32
Exploring the timeline ..................................................................................................................32
Zoom options .................................................................................................................................33
Viewing the G-Sensor graph........................................................................................................ 33
Checking the GPS data.................................................................................................................. 34
GPS tracking.................................................................................................................................... 34
GPS tracking – Advanced mode.................................................................................................. 35
Managing videos......................................................................................................36
Capturing or printing a still image from video.........................................................................36
Deleting videos ..............................................................................................................................37
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Exporting videos ............................................................................................................................ 38
For Windows users ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
For Mac users .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Verifying videos..............................................................................................................................40

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Tips for optimal performance ..................................41
Formatting the microSD card ................................................ 41
Format using the dashcam’s self-format function.............................................41
Format using Windows Viewer..............................................................................42
Format using Mac Viewer .......................................................................................43
Upgrading the rmware......................................................... 45
Upgrading the rmware using an iOS or Android device
(Firmware Over The Air)..........................................................................................45
Upgrading the rmware using a computer (Windows or Mac).......................48
Changing settings .....................................................50
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS).... 50
Basic settings ............................................................................................................51
Time zone ........................................................................................................................................52
Video settings................................................................................................................................. 53
Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Image quality.................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Brightness........................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Recording settings.........................................................................................................................54
Normal recording .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Voice recording .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Date and time display .................................................................................................................................................. 54
Speed unit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Normal recording duration.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Event/Parking mode recording duration .................................................................................................................. 55
Auto switching to parking mode ............................................................................................................................... 55
Sensitivity settings ..................................................................................................56
G-sensor (Normal mode and parking mode)............................................................................ 57
Motion detection (Parking mode) ..............................................................................................58
Speed alert ......................................................................................................................................59
Other settings ..........................................................................................................60
Recording status LED ....................................................................................................................60
Security LED ....................................................................................................................................60
Voice guidance ..............................................................................................................................61
Volume .............................................................................................................................................61
User text overlay ............................................................................................................................62
Wi-Fi settings ............................................................................................................63
Wi-Fi auto turn on & o.................................................................................................................63
Login credentials............................................................................................................................64
Cloud settings ..........................................................................................................65
Enable Cloud service .....................................................................................................................65
Cloud service hotspot settings ................................................................................................... 66
Push notication settings ............................................................................................................ 67
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 68
BlackVue Viewer language setting.......................................................................68
BlackVue settings.....................................................................................................68
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................69
Firmware.......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Setting your time zone.................................................................................................................................................. 70
Video settings................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Recording settings......................................................................................................................................................... 71
Sensitivity settings ........................................................................................................................ 72
Sensitivity in normal and parking mode ................................................................................................................... 72
Sensitivity of the motion detection (parking mode) .............................................................................................. 73
Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode............................................................................... 73
Speed alert ...................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Wi-Fi & Other settings ...................................................................................................................75
Wi-Fi settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Other settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Cloud settings.................................................................................................................................78
Cloud settings................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Push notication settings............................................................................................................................................. 79
Applying the settings.................................................................................................................... 79
About the Cloud Service ...........................................80
Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional)............................. 80
Optional accessories .................................................86
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............................. 86
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ................................. 87

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Troubleshooting ........................................................88
Resetting the direct Wi-Fi login password............................ 88
Change the Wi-Fi password over the internet:...................................................88
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac)........90
Reset the Wi-Fi password by upgrading the rmware using a computer
(Windows or Mac) ....................................................................................................90
Product specications...............................................91
Recording time ..........................................................93
Disposal and recycling information.........................94

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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 in the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of
the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized and programs such as BlackVue Viewer will be installed.

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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 – 60°C / -4°F – 140°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 download page. You can access the BlackVue
download page on the BlackVue website (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.
BlackVue dashcam Quick start guide
Power cord Cable clips (5 EA)
Double-sided tape for the
Mounting Bracket microSD card
microSD card reader Pry tool
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).
yYou can nd the microSD card in the BlackVue dashcam.

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At a glance
The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam.
Recording LED
: Blinks orange in normal mode.
: Blinks red when an event is being recorded (impact detected).
: Blinks green when motion is detected in parking mode.
Cloud code
QR Code:
Used to register your camera for
the Cloud Service
(leave attached for easy access).
GPS LED
: GPS is on.
Speaker
Lock button
Mounting bracket
Front security LED
: Blinks slowly in normal and parking
: Blinks quickly when
(i) an event is being recorded (impact detected),
(ii) motion is detected in parking mode.
Camera lens
118.5 mm
55 mm
36 mm

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Voice recording proximity sensor:
Touch or wave a nger within 20mm of the sensor to turn
the voice recording function on or o.
Wi-Fi/Internet LED
: Direct Wi-Fi is on.
: Blinks when connected to the internet (Cloud connected).
Wi-Fi / Format button
* Self-format function: To format the microSD card press
the button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps.
Cover
DC in
(power connector)
microSD card slot

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Removing and inserting the dashcam
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.
2Peel o the protective lm from the double-sided tape and attach the dashcam to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror.

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3Adjust 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.
4Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam.
5Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Power cord

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6Turn 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
yThe recording LED blinks while recording (default setting) and the GPS LED is on when a GPS signal is received. There 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.
7Turn o the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down. To record in parking mode while the engine is
o please install a Power Magic Battery Pack (sold separately) or a Power Magic Pro (sold separately). A Power Magic Pro powers
your dashcam when the engine is o by hardwiring it to the automotive battery. A low voltage power cut-o function and a parking
mode timer protect the automotive battery from discharge.

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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 C app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone.
2Pair" your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi:
a. Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.

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b. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam's default SSID begins with its model number
(e.g. DR650S-******).
c. Enter the default password 'blackvue' and tap Join.
d. Open the BlackVue C app and select BLACKVUE WI-FI.
Note
yDirect Wi-Fi will turn on automatically when the dashcam turn on.
yDirect Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m.
yThe BlackVue C app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and up, or iOS 8.0 or later.

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BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition
Firmware settings
Video le menu
Live View
Blackvue SSID
File type button
Refresh video list
Copy to Internal Memory
Recorded File list

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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.
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.
Thumbnails are automatically shown for event recording les. For normal and parking mode recordings, tap the car icon to load a
thumbnail.
Note
yThe dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 86 for more
information.
yUse the , , buttons to lter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event and Parking)

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Checking the displayed time & GPS data
The camera's time zone is initially set to 'Pacic/Midway_Midway Islands' (GMT-11). 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 "Time zone" on
page 52.
Copy to Internal Memory
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 while it is playing back.
Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button to switch between portrait and landscape display modes.