Car Dashcam
Name Car Dashcam Manufacturer Pittasoft Co., Ltd. / Korea Address (Gasan-dong, BYC HIGHCITY), A-7th floor, 131, Gasan digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, 153-718, Republic of Korea Sales Headquater Tel: +82-2-6947-4670(#3) l Fax: +82-2-6947-4699 e-mail: sales@pittasoft.
Table of Contents Introduction to the Manual 4 5 Getting Started Cautions for Safety Checks for the microSD Card 8 9 Product Features 10 Package Components 11 Names of Each Part 12 How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket How to Install the BlackVue 13 Checking Installation Position 13 How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 14 Installation Video Recording 16 Normal Recording 16 Parking Mode Recording 17 Event Recording Simple Video Playback 18
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 the microSD Card Refer to the followings for trouble-free use of your microSD card. yy It is recommended to format it once a week. yy If the recorded video suffers from break-up, format the microSD card. yy For stable function, format it with programs recommended by the SD card association. For more details, refer to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com). yy Before formatting it, copy important files to other storage media to store them.
Product Features Q Ultra-high quality and smooth video Full HD (1920x1080) 30-frame ultra-high quality video High-class design with functionality Simple, luxurious design in pearl black Megapixel lens & CMOS sensor Clearer vision with high-resolution megapixel lens during both day/night-time driving High-quality wide-angle lens (155°) Maximized viewing angle to record accurate video of any accident ul w Diverse recording options (Normal/Event/Parking) Event recording and automatic conversion & deacti
Package Components BlackVue Manual 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.
Names of Each Part Lock Button Camera Lens Mounting Bracket Security LED Recording LED MIC LED Speaker Power Socket microSD Card Slot Cover Reset Button MIC on/off Button DR500-HD 11
Note yy If you need to reset BlackVue, press the Reset button. It is recommended for emergency use only. How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket 1 2 12 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 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 power cord 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. 6 Start the engine and check if the product works properly. Caution yy Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data. The data may be damaged or malfunction caused.
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 If Power Magic (the Battery Discharge Prevention Device) is connected, the BlackVue is not turned off. yy The normal recording function can be disabled in the BlackVue software configuration.
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 configuration. (30 page) yy Event recording time can be adjusted in the BlackVue software configuration. (28 page) If you set the event recording time for 2 minute, it records video for 5 seconds before and 115 seconds after the impact.
Simple Video Playback How to Playback using a microSD Card Playback Using a Smartphone With a smartphone that supports microSD cards video can be played back. 1 Turn off the BlackVue and remove the microSD card. Note yy For the details on how to remove the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (13 page) 2 3 Insert the microSD card into the smartphone. Open an application to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back.
Watching with a GPS navigation Recorded videos can be played back using a GPS navigation. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the GPS navigation. 3 Open an application to play back recorded videos and select the movie you want to play back from the removable drive. Note yy How to play back recorded videos may differ between navigators, so refer to your instruction manual for the details.
How to Playback using a PC Recorded videos can be played back with a PC. 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. Note yy When trying to play back a recorded video with a movie playback program on a PC, install the H.264 and AAC audio codecs.
How to use the BlackVue Software Installation & Execution How to Install Dedicated BlackVue software can be installed in a PC. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 4 5 Execute the 'BlackVueSetup(HD).exe' file in the 'BlackVue\Software' folder. Install the program according the installation program instruction. When the installation is finished, the BlackVue software icon is displayed on the desktop.
How to Execute Without Installation It is possible to execute the dedicated BlackVue program without installation. 1 Insert the provided microSD card into a microSD card reader. 2 Connect the microSD card reader to the PC. 3 Double-click 'BlackVue.exe' in the 'BlackVue\Application' folder.
Screen Description 2 3 1 4 6 5 No. Name Description 1 Playback Screen for Recorded Videos Videos can be played back using this screen. The mouse can be used to zoom in/out. 2 Language Setting If you change the language on playback screen, the language for BlackVue Viewer can be changed. details about language configuration for BlackVue, refer to the Basic Configuration. (28 page) 3 G-Sensor Information G-sensor information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded.
No. Name Description 5 Timeline Video can be explored with the date, hr, min, and sec of when a video was recorded. 6 Playback Option Button The playing-back window can be extended to full screen and be reversed upside down. With the playback control button, video playback, speed, and volume can be controlled. Note yy This model may not support the 2CH view and GPS function.
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 4 5 26 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. Press the OK button and select the file name you want, together with the path. Press the Save button to finish.
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.
Configuration Basic Configuration Time, video, and recording configurations 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 (Timezone Configuration) The time zone can be configured for where it is used. The configured time zone is used as information for recorded video. For the details, refer to the How to Configure the Time.
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.
How to Configure Sensitivity It is possible to configure the G-sensor sensitivity to start event recording during normal recording and the G-sensor & motion detection sensitivity to start event recording during parking mode recording, respectively. 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 Configuration. (31 page) 1 2 No.
Advanced Sensitivity Configuration 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 configuration 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.
Other Configuration Configurations for LED indication and voice direction can be changed. 1 No. 1 Function Description Etc. For video recording status, normal recording mode, and parking mode recording, the LED indicators can be turned on/off. Voice direction item or the volume can be changed. How to Apply Configuration The user's configuration can be applied to the product. 1 2 Insert the microSD card into the product.
Firmware Upgrade Existing products can be upgraded by downloading a new version of the firmware. 1 2 3 Connect the microSD card to the PC. For details on how to connect, refer to How to Playback using a PC. (20 page) Access the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com) and download the firmware upgrade file. Double-click the firmware upgrade file to execute it and perform the upgrade according to instructions provided in the program. Note yy After firmware upgrade, the user's configuration is initiated.
4 After the firmware upgrade is finished, insert the microSD card into the BlackVue. Note yy For detailes on how to insert the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (13 page) yy Insert the microSD card only when the product is turned off. 5 When the power is turned on, it is automatically upgraded. Caution yy Make sure that the power is never turned off while firmware upgrade is in progress.
Product Specifications & Standards Product Specifications Model Name Color/Size/Weight Memory Recording Mode Camera Viewing Angle Resolution/Frame Video Compression Mode Microphone Speaker LED Indicators DR500-HD Pearl Black / Length 118.5mm x Diameter 36mm / 104g microSD Card (16GB / 32GB) 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.
LED Indicators LED State Recording (REC) Boot-up Recording MIC Security Blinking Normal Orange Blinking White Blinking Event Red Blinking Fast White Blinking Parking Green Blinking MIC ON White Blinking Blue Light Software Control Available Available Available microSD Card Standard Memory Capacity 16GB 32GB Image Quality Full HD Full HD HD HD (1920x1080) (1920x1080) (1280x720) (1280x720) 30fps 15fps 30fps 15fps D1 (720x480) 30fps Highest 3 HR 20 MIN 4 HR 10 MIN 4 HR 10 MIN 5 HR
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.
Product Warranty The term of this product warranty is 2 year from the purchase date. (Accessories such as Battery/microSD Card : 6 Months) We, Pittasoft Co., Ltd., provide the product warranty according to Consumer Dispute Settlement Regulations (drawn up by the Fair Trade Commission). Pittasoft or designated partners will provide the service upon request. Product Name (Model Name) Serial No.
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