Table of Contents Introduction to the Manual 4 5 Cautions for Safety Getting Started 8 Checks for GPS 8 Checks for the microSD Card 9 Product Features 11 Package Components 12 Names of Each Part 13 How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket How to Install the BlackVue 14 Checking Installation Position 14 How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 15 Installation Video Recording 17 Normal Recording 17 Parking Mode Recording 18 Event Recording Video Playback 19 How to Playback using a PC 20 How to Pl
Introduction to the Manual Thank you for purchasing a BlackVue by Pittasoft Co., Ltd. This instruction manual contains information on how to operate your BlackVue. Before using the product, make sure to read through this manual so as to use the product in the correct way. To enhance the performance of the product, the contents of this instruction manual may be changed without prior notice.
Getting Started Cautions for Safety The purpose of these cautions is to maintain user safety and avoid damage to property. Please make sure to read through this manual so as to use the product in the correct way. DANGER Death or property damage can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: yy Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product yourself. It can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For internal inspection and repair, call the sales headquater.
WARNING Death or serious injury can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: yy Do not leave the product where infants, children, or pets can reach it. They might swallow small components, or their saliva could get into it and cause an explosion due to a short circuit. yy While cleaning the inside of the car, do not spray water or wax directly onto the product. It can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
CAUTION Injury or property damage can be caused for users if the following directions are not followed: yy Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the outside of the product. It can cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction. yy Do not press the RESET button with a sharp object such as an awl. It can cause damage or malfunction. yy If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (0°C ~ 60°C), performance can decline or malfunction can be caused.
Checks for GPS Even if the GPS isn't working, video is recorded, but position coordinates and driving speed are not recorded. When used for the first time, or when the product is not used for 3 consecutive days, it will take some time for the GPS to find the current position. If there is an error with the GPS time when checking recorded video with a viewer program or the BlackVue application, turn the GPS off and on after a signal is received.
Product Features Ultra-high quality and smooth video Full HD(1920x1080) 30 frame ultra-high quality video High-class design with functionality Simple but classy all black design with the functionality of a 360-degree revolution to set any angle.
BlackVue App Watch recorded videos and live view through BlackVue App (support Android, iOS) Diverse recording options (Normal/Event/Parking) Event recording and automatic conversion & deactivation of parking mode High-compression recording mode to extend microSD card life Efficient memory usage with high-compression storage method Support BlackVue Viewer program for Windows PC and Mac BlackVue Viewer program which allows you to configure various settings including resolution, voice recording and Wi-Fi and
Package Components BlackVue Quick Start Guide Power Cord Cable Clips (5 EA) Double-sided Tape for the Mounting Bracket microSD Card (Including BlackVue Software) microSD Card Reader Note yy Pictures of the components may differ from the actual ones. yy To enhance the performance of the product, components may be changed without prior notice. yy The package components can be purchased additionally from the BlackVue homepage (www.blackvue.com).
Names of Each Part Lock Button Camera Lens Mounting Bracket Security LED Recording LED GPS LED Wi-Fi LED Speaker Power Socket microSD Card Slot Cover MIC on/off Button 12 Wi-Fi Button (Format Button: Press for 10 seconds for Formatting)
Note yy Tap the MIC on/off button to turn the voice recording function on or off. yy Press the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds to format the microSD card without using a PC. How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket 1 2 Pull the unit out of the mounting bracket with the LOCK button pressed. Insert the unit into the mounting bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it.
How to Install the BlackVue Checking Installation Position 1 It is recommended to install it at the back of rear view mirror. Clean any foreign matter and moisture from the place where the product will be installed. Note yy Do not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision. How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 1 2 3 14 Open the cover on the side of the product. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, as shown in the picture.
Caution yy Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data. The data may be damaged or malfunction caused. yy Copy important data to other storage media to store. Pittasoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for data loss due to user negligence. Note yy Insert or remove the microSD card only when the product is turned off. yy microSD cards are consumables. Replace them after prolonged use.
4 5 Use the cable clip to organize the cable so that it doesn't interfere with the driver's vision. Adjust the lens angle of the camera. Note yy After adjusting the angle of the camera lens, remember the angle of the mounting bracket so that it can be installed at the same angle next time. yy With smartphone and Wi-Fi connections, it is possible to adjust the angle of the camera lens while watching real-time video. (20 Page) 6 Start the engine and check if the product works properly.
Video Recording Normal Recording 1 2 When the engine is started, the BlackVue is turned on automatically. When the BlackVue is turned on, normal recording is automatically started. Note yy The normal recording function can be disabled in the BlackVue software setting. (32 Page) Parking Mode Recording 1 2 If the car doesn't move for 10 min or longer when in normal mode, it is automatically converted to parking mode recording.
Event Recording 1 2 If an impact is detected in normal or parking mode recording, event recording is started. It records video for 5 seconds before and 55 seconds after the impact. Note yy Sensitivity to impact can be adjusted in the BlackVue software setting. (34 Page) yy Event recording time can be adjusted in the BlackVue software setting. (32 Page) If you set the event recording time for 2 minute, it records video for 5 seconds before and 115 seconds after the impact.
Video Playback How to Playback using a PC Recorded videos can be played back with a PC. It is enabled to play back recorded videos in the same way on multimedia devices (navigation, tablet etc.) using a USB storage device. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 Open an application to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back from the removable drive.
How to Playback using a Smartphone (BlackVue App) 1 Install the BlackVue application and open it in the smartphone. The BlackVue application can be downloaded from the Google Play store, Apple App Store, and Windows store. Note yy The BlackVue app is enabled in Android 2.3 or higher, iOS 6.0 or higher, or Windows 8.0 or higher. yy Depending on your smartphone, some of the BlackVue application functions might not be supported. yy The BlackVue application is optimized for iOS 7.0.
3-2 (In case of using iOS OS) Select Settings > Wi-Fi on smartphone. Select the device to connect in the selection list of network, and enter the password. (e.g. DR550GWA682DE) If you touch the Join button, it is connected to the selected device. The initial password is blackvue, but the user can change it. If the connection is done, press the BlackVue icon to run the App.
4 Select the recorded video you want to play back. Note yy Tap the Live View button to check the video in real time. yy If the Live View or VOD playback & copy function is used while it is connected via Wi-Fi and recording Full HD (1920x1080) @30fps, the recording frame is reduced to 20 fps. yy For the details about the BlackVue App, please refer to the BlackVue App manual. You can download the BlackVue App manual from the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com).
How to use the BlackVue Software Screen Description Double-click the BlackVue Viewer icon in the microSD card to run BlackVue Viewer. In order to install BlackVue Viewer on the PC, connect to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) and download it. 2 3 4 5 1 6 8 7 No. 1 Name Description Playback Screen Videos can be played back using this screen. The for Recorded mouse can be used to zoom in/out.
No. Name 4 G-Sensor Information G-sensor information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded. Description 5 GPS Information GPS information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded. 6 Recorded Video List Using the file list and map tab, the recorded video list, and where a video was recorded can be checked. : This is an normal recording file and marked with green in the timeline. : This is an event recording file and marked with orange in the timeline.
Video Playback How to Control the Playback of Recorded Video The recorded video can be played back in full screen mode and be reversed upside down. The playback speed can be adjusted. Frame Move (Previous) Frame Move (Next) Play Previous File View Upside-Down Full Screen View Play Next File Playback Speed Control Playback/Pause Stop Playback Time Volume Control Note yy While a recorded video is played back, double-click the screen to switch to full screen view.
Magnifying Glass Some parts of a recorded video can be zoomed in while playing back. Left-click the screen while a recorded video is being played back to see a partial zoom-in window and to use it to identify the number plate of a car while moving it. Note yy You can use the Magnifier function only in BlackVue Viewer for Windows. Timeline Video can be explored with the date, hr, min, and sec of when a video was recorded.
How to Manage Files With the recorded video list, a file can be deleted or saved with a different name. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and right-click it. To delete a file, click Delete. To save it with different name, click Export and select the option you want. Note yy When you select Sound Off, the voice is removed from the recorded video to be saved. 4 5 Press the OK button and select the file name you want, together with the path. Press the Save button to finish.
How to Verify Files With the recorded video list, a file can be verified forgery. 1 Select a file from the recorded video list and right-click it. 2 Click Verification and click OK button.
How to Check the Map Where a video was recorded can be checked with the map. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. Press the Map tab. With the +/- button or mouse wheel, the map can be zoomed in/out. Speed Unit Change Map Type Selection Map ZoomIn/Out Car Location Note yy To use the map service, an Internet connection is required. yy Only for the recorded file with GPS information, the data can be checked.
How to Check MyWay Viewer The driving route of a recorded video can be checked. (GPS Tracking) 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. Press the button. The driving route will be displayed on the map. Double-click the map to play back the recorded video of the nearest driving route from the clicked point.
How to Save as an Image While playing back a recorded video, some parts can be saved as images if you want. 1 2 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. From the image to be saved, press the button. Note yy Using the timeline or press the images. 3 4 Press the G / button to explore detailed button. Select the file name you want, together with the path, and click the Save button. Note yy JPG and BMP formats are supported for image files.
Settings Basic Settings Time, video, and recording Settings can be changed. 1 2 Click the G button and click the Basic tab. After changing the configuration, click Save & Close. 4 1 3 2 No. Function Description 1 Time Zone Settings The time zone can be configured for where it is used. The configured time zone is used as information for recorded video. 2 Image Setting Resolution, quality, and the brightness of the recorded video can be configured.
Note yy With the normal recording function disabled, only event and parking mode recording videos are saved. yy With the speed display unit disabled, the vehicle speed is not displayed when the recorded videos are played back. yy On microSD cards, older files are deleted first to mark space for newly-recorded videos. Copy and store important files such as even recording files to other storage media. yy Tap the MIC on/off button to turn the voice recording function on or off.
Sensitivity Setting In recording mode, the G-sensor sensitivity(impact sensitivity) and motion detection sensitivity can be set for each start event recording. The speed alert can be set to start event recording when vehicle exceeds the set speed level. 1 2 Click the G button and click the Sensitivity tab. After changing the configuration, click Save & Close. Note yy For details about advanced sensitivity configuration, refer to Advanced Sensitivity Settings. (36 Page) 3 1 2 No.
No. 3 Function Description Speed Alert When the vehicle speed exceeds the set level, a beep of event recording is created and switches to event recording mode. You can enter the number of speed limit that triggers the speed warning. Note yy In normal recording mode, 0 level indicates the minimum of impact ensitivity. yy In parking recording mode, 0 level of motion detection sensitivity indicates that motion recognition is off.
Advanced Sensitivity Settings The sensitivity can be configured while watching a recorded video. 1 2 3 4 Click the G button and click the Sensitivity tab. Click the Advanced Setting button of the setting you want. Play back a recorded video. Saved G-sensor information is displayed at the bottom of the recorded video which is played back. Move the control bar up/down to adjust the sensitivity range. If the range is wide, it is less sensitive, and if the range is narrow, it is more sensitive.
Wi-Fi & Other Settings Settings for Wi-Fi, LED indication, and voice announcements can be changed and user information can be registered. 1 2 3 No. 1 2 3 Function Description Wi-Fi Setting You can change Autorun Wi-Fi feature, SSID and your password for the Wi-Fi connection. The BlackVue App can be accessed with the SSID and password chosen by the user and you can also reset the password if you have forgotten it. Etc.
How to Apply Configuration The user's configuration can be applied to the product. 1 2 Insert the microSD card into the product. For details on how to insert the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (14 Page) When the power is turned on, the user's configuration is automatically applied. Note yy Insert the microSD card only when the product is turned off.
Firmware Upgrade Connect the microSD card via PC, or BlackVue application via Wi-Fi to upgrade firmware. Upgrade via PC Connection 1 2 3 4 Connect the microSD card to the PC. For details on how to connect, refer to How to Playback using a PC. (19 Page) Format the microSD card, and connect to BlackVue website (www.blackvue. com). Then, download the firmware upgrade file, in the form of a zip file. Unzip the file, and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card.
Upgrade via BlackVue Application 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select Firmware Download in BlackVue application. Select Model Name and Language Name and press OK. When firmware information to download is displayed, press OK to download. Connect BlackVue via Wi-Fi. For details on how to connect, refer to How to Playback using a Smartphone. (20 Page) Select Config > Firmware Upgrade in BlackVue application. Press OK to transfer firmware to BalckVue.
Product Specifications & Standards Product Specifications Model Name Color/Size/Weight Memory Recording Mode Camera Viewing Angle Resolution/Frame Image Quality Video Compression Mode DR650GW-1CH Black / Width 118.5mm x Height 36mm / 114g microSD Card (16GB / 32GB / 64GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection), and Parking Mode Recording (Motion+Impact Detection) ※ For parking mode recording, a battery discharge prevention device is required. CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.
Wi-Fi on/off Button ※ Self-format Function: Press it for 10 seconds to format the microSD card Button Backup Battery Input Power Current Consumption MIC on/off Button ※ The proximity sensor is built-in so that voice recording can be turned on/off by approaching it with a hand ※ Touch the button or it recognizes when a hand approaches to within about 2 cm Built-in Super Capacitor DC 12V-24V Max. 3.
LED Indicators LED State Recording (REC) Boot-up Recording GPS Wi-Fi Security Blinking Normal Orange Blinking White Blinking Event Red Blinking Fast White Blinking Parking Green Blinking White Blinking Wi-Fi ON Light White Blinking Wi-Fi ON/OFF Change Blinking White Blinking GPS ON Software Control Blue Light Available White Blinking Available Unavailable Available DR650GW-1CH 43
Recording Time Memory Capacity 16GB 32GB 64GB Bit rate Image Quality Full HD (1920x1080) 30fps Full HD (1920x1080) 15fps HD (1280x720) 30fps HD (1280x720) 15fps Highest 4 HR 5 HR 10 MIN 5 HR 10 MIN 6 HR 10 MIN High 4 HR 30 MIN 6 HR 10 MIN 6 HR 10 MIN 7 HR 40 MIN Normal 5 HR 10 MIN 7 HR 40 MIN 7 HR 40 MIN 10 HR Highest 8 HR 10 HR 20 MIN 10 HR 20 MIN 12 HR 20 MIN 15 HR 20 MIN High 9 HR 12 HR 20 MIN 12 HR 20 MIN Normal 10 HR 20 MIN 15 HR 20 MIN 15 HR 20 MIN 20 HR Highest
Before Requesting A/S Service It is required for users to back up important data regularly from the storage device (to other separate media). Depending on the situation, it will be necessary to delete the data from the internal storage device (component). It might be necessary to delete all the data from the product for A/S Service. So it is required for users to back up important data by themselves before requesting A/S Service.
FCC Compliance Information 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. CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To check the BlackVue viewer, Please turn on the device first! 208-150023 MSIP-CMM-PTA-DR550GW-2CH YCK-DR550GW-2CH
