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BLACKVUE

Overview

In the box

Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam.

Front camera

Rear camera

connection cable

microSD Card

Power cord

External GPS

(Optional)

Rear camera

microSD card

adapter

Quick start guide

Cable clips (5 EA)

Note

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product.

To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

For more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (

www.blackvue.com

Summary of Contents for DR490-2CH

Page 1: ...ENGLISH DR490 2CH Manual ...

Page 2: ...Managing videos 26 Capturing or printing a still image from video 26 Deleting videos 26 For Windows users 26 For Mac users 27 Exporting videos 28 For Windows users 28 Copying videos 29 For Windows users 29 For Mac users 30 Tips for optimal performance 31 Formatting the microSD card 31 Formatting the card in the BlackVue 31 Format using BlackVue Viewer Windows 31 Format using BlackVue Viewer macOS ...

Page 3: ... 3 Optional accessories 45 GPS receiver Optional 45 Parking mode hardwiring kit Optional 46 Parking mode battery pack Optional 47 Product specifications 48 Recording time 50 Disposal and recycling information 52 ...

Page 4: ... 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 y y A microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product After inserting the microSD card and turning on the dashcam the microSD card will be initialized ...

Page 5: ...Contact the service center for repair y y Do 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 y y Do not install the product in a location where the product can interfere with the driver s field of vision Doing so may cause an accident y y Do not use a damaged or modified power cord Only use the c...

Page 6: ...hock or malfunction y y If smoke or an unusual smell is emitted from the power cord detach the power cord immediately Contact the service center or your distributor y y Keep the terminals of the power cord clean Failure to do so may cause excessive heat and fire y y Use the correct input voltage Failure to do so may cause explosion fire or malfunction y y Plug in the power cord firmly so that it c...

Page 7: ... due to an accident video may not be recorded y y Excessively tinted windshield glass can distort the recorded video or cause recorded video to be indistinct y y Prolonged use of the product can increase the interior temperature and cause burns y y microSD cards are consumables so replace microSD cards after prolonged use microSD cards may not record video correctly after extended use so check the...

Page 8: ...ernal GPS Optional Rear camera microSD card adapter Quick start guide Cable clips 5 EA Note y y The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product y y To improve the performance of the product the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice y y For more information about the package components and accessories visit the BlackVue website www blackvue com ...

Page 9: ...ecording LED Blinks slowly in normal mode Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded impact detected or motion is detected in parking mode GPS LED GPS is on Speaker Lock button Mounting bracket Camera lens Front security LED Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded Impact detected or motion is detected in parking mode 111 8 mm 34 mm 42 6 mm ...

Page 10: ... until the dashcam beeps GPS connection port Rear rear camera connection port Removing and inserting the front camera y y To remove the front camera from its bracket press the LOCK button and pull the front camera out of the mounting bracket y y To insert the front camera into its bracket push the front camera into the mounting bracket until it clicks in ...

Page 11: ...3 mm 29 2 mm 29 7 mm 25 6 mm Removing and inserting the rear camera y y To remove the rear camera from its bracket rotate the camera until the lens points directly away from bracket foot and pull the rear camera out y y To insert the rear camera into its bracket point the lens directly away from the bracket foot and push the rear camera into the mounting bracket ...

Page 12: ...f the back windshield Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation Warning y y Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver s field of vision 1 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 ...

Page 13: ...ndshield behind the rear viewer mirror 3 Optional GPS receiver Plug in the GPS receiver and attach it in a corner of the windshield Tuck the cable into the windshield trim using the pry tool 4 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 ...

Page 14: ...ld Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the rear camera 6 Connect the front camera Rear port and the rear camera using the rear camera connection cable 7 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 ...

Page 15: ... power up and start recording Video files are stored on the microSD card When the microSD card fills up the newest video files will start to replace the oldest video files called loop recording so you will always have the most recent video files Note y y There are 3 recording modes Normal Event and Parking The dashcam starts recording in normal mode switches to event mode when an impact is detecte...

Page 16: ... Unplug the power cord to turn off the dashcam 2 Open the side cover of the front camera 3 To remove the microSD card gently press on the card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out To insert the microSD card gently push the card into the slot until it locks into place and close the side cover Open side cover To remove ...

Page 17: ... Viewer 1 Remove the microSD card from the dashcam 2 Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer 3 Download BlackVue Viewer from www blackvue com Support Downloads and install it on your computer 4 Run BlackVue Viewer ...

Page 18: ... to copy delete or verify it Settings Format View full screen Switch front rear view Flip upside down Front rear screen mode Flip horizontally Print Fit to playback screen Capture Playback screen Program info Playback speed control Previous frame Play pause Next frame Stop Timeline for hour min sec selection G Sensor information Switch between SD card Viewer and Cloud Viewer Select card Note y y A...

Page 19: ... Timeline for sec selection Capture Playback Screen rear camera Playback Screen front camera Full Screen view Previous frame Timeline for min selection Playback speed control Playback Pause Volume control Next frame Playback time Play next file View upside down Flip horizontally Front Rear screen mode Front Rear reverse view Normal screen size Play previous file Switch between SD card Viewer and C...

Page 20: ...es in the microSD card To see files in another folder click the button and browse to the folder Identify video files by recording type N Normal recording E Event recording y y Recording type N Normal E Event P Parking mode motion detection y y Example file name 20170104_150838_N Date time 4th January 2017 03 08 38 PM Recording type Normal ...

Page 21: ...vent mode and saves an event recording beginning 10 seconds before the event trigger Parking In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video When motion is detected in the dashcam s field of view it saves a parking recording beginning 10 seconds before the motion detection Note y y When you press the Mic on off button the current recording will be stopped and a new recording will start with...

Page 22: ... recorded videos is incorrect please see Time on page 39 Using BlackVue Viewer View full screen Switch between the front and rear view 2CH Flip upside down Front rear screen mode 2CH Flip horizontally Print image paused Fit to playback screen Capture image paused Playback speed control Previous frame Play pause Next frame Stop Playback time ...

Page 23: ...ed videos by date hour minute and second using the timeline You can check the impact sensitivity G Sensor information in the line graph Select month Timeline for hour min sec selection G Sensor information Select date Dates with recordings are black Click a date to filter recordings date changes to red and circled ...

Page 24: ... restore the video to the default size y y You can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders y y Full screen view Double click on the video image to enter full screen view Double click again or tap ESC to return to the default view Mac Windows ...

Page 25: ...eo in BlackVue while video is playing back The driving speed and coordinates are displayed above the map frame Note y y The external GPS receiver is required to obtain GPS data y y GPS data is not recorded during parking mode Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings ...

Page 26: ...inting a still image from video 1 Double click a file in the file list to play 2 Click the pause button to pause the video 3 Select the capture button to capture the image or the print button to print directly Deleting videos For Windows users 1 Select the video or videos using the checkboxes from the recorded video list 2 Click Delete y y You can also delete individual files by clicking next to a...

Page 27: ...DR490 2CH 27 For Mac users 1 Go to BlackVue Record 2 Select the video from the recorded video list 3 Click Move to Trash ...

Page 28: ...to a video in the recorded video list 2 Click Export 3 If you want to extract a segment of a file select Save segment and edit the start and end second points To export without audio select Sound Off You can export the Front or Rear video separately or together ...

Page 29: ...ers 1 Click next to a video in the recorded video list 2 Click Copy to 3 Select the folder in which to copy the file and enter the file name 4 Click the Select folder button y y To copy multiple files at once check the boxes next to the file names and press the Copy to button y y When copying files the segment adjustment and sound off tools are not available ...

Page 30: ...30 BLACKVUE For Mac users 1 Go to BlackVue Record 2 Select the video from the recorded video list 3 Click Copy file name ...

Page 31: ...ur saved settings will not be affected Formatting the card in the BlackVue To format the microSD card press the Mic Format Button for 10 seconds until the dashcam beeps Format using BlackVue Viewer Windows 1 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter and connect it to your computer 2 Download BlackVue Viewer from www blackvue com Support Downloads and install it on your computer 3 Run B...

Page 32: ...to the microSD card adapter and connect it to your computer 2 Download BlackVue Viewer from www blackvue com Support Downloads and install it on your computer 3 Run BlackVue Viewer 4 Click the Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame ...

Page 33: ...lick Erase Note y y Formatting the microSD card once a month is recommended y y Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor y y Only use official BlackVue microSD cards Other cards may have compatibility issues Pittasoft Co Ltd will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using another manufacturer s microSD card ...

Page 34: ...ware please reconfigure your settings Upgrading the firmware using a computer Windows or Mac Keep your BlackVue dashcam updated by upgrading the firmware to the latest version Visit the BlackVue website www blackvue com to check for any new firmware releases for your BlackVue dashcam model 1 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader 2 Connect the microSD card reader to a computer 3 Laun...

Page 35: ...and proceed only if your version is not the latest one Mac Windows 5 Format the microSD card See Formatting the microSD card on page 31 6 Go to the BlackVue website www blackvue com Support Download and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format ...

Page 36: ... upgrade is completed Any power interruption may prevent the firmware upgrade from completing resulting in malfunction Note y y Do not insert or remove the microSD card when the dashcam is turned on Doing so may damage the data and cause a malfunction of the microSD card y y After a firmware upgrade all settings are reset to the defaults to ensure stable operation Please reconfigure your personal ...

Page 37: ...ngs Changing settings using your computer Windows Mac Click on the Settings button Windows or the menu macOS to open the BlackVue settings panel You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation ...

Page 38: ...er settings Select language Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list Speed unit on map Change the speed unit displayed on the map Select map service Change the mapping service used ...

Page 39: ...io announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language Basic settings Time Caution y y Please backup any important recordings before adjusting the time For optimal performance the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card when you reinsert the microSD card into the dashcam ...

Page 40: ...MT 8 Singapore y y GMT 9 Seoul y y GMT 10 Sydney If you are unsure of your GMT offset please look up your city on https qreenwichmeantime com Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour Video Image quality You can adjust the recording image quality bit rate Choose between y y Highest Front 11 Mbit s Rear 11 Mbit s y y High Front 9 Mbit s Rear 9 Mbit s y y Normal Front 7 Mbit ...

Page 41: ...d off the dashcam does not record in normal mode Automatic parking mode If enabled the dashcam switches from normal mode to parking mode when the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes Voice recording Mic Volume When turned off the dashcam does not record audio Text overlay Turn the text overlay on off Speed unit Select km h or MPH Rear camera recording You can enable or disable rear camera recording...

Page 42: ...nd bumps don t trigger an event recording To turn off event recordings by impact detection set the G sensor sensitivity to off Motion detection Parking mode In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video and saves a parking recording when motion is detected in the dashcam s field of view You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn t t...

Page 43: ...DR490 2CH 43 System settings Security LED Front camera You can turn the front security LED on off Volume You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance alarms and turn the event recording beep on off ...

Page 44: ...age allocated to Event and Parking mode recordings 10 up to 80 The remaining space will be allocated to Normal mode recordings Applying the settings You can automatically apply the configuration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on Configure the settings before using the dashcam To reset all settings except for the time and language settings to their defaults p...

Page 45: ...S coordinates and driving speed information To include speed recording location and the driving route data in the videos install an external GPS receiver Note y y If you purchased the product without an external GPS receiver please visit the BlackVue website www blackvue com for information about purchasing a GPS receiver separately ...

Page 46: ...o record video while the engine is turned off a hardwiring kit such as the Power Magic Pro is required The Power Magic Pro powers your dashcam when the engine is off by hardwiring it to the automotive battery A low voltage power cut off function and a parking mode timer protect your vehicle s battery from discharge ...

Page 47: ...tery you can install a parking mode battery pack The Power Magic Battery Pack B 112 powers a single dashcam for up to 12 hours after 1 hour of rapid charging When the engine is off the battery pack powers the dashcam When the engine is on the dashcam is powered directly from the vehicle s battery and the battery pack charges ...

Page 48: ...ower Magic Battery Pack or a Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit Power Magic Pro is required Camera Front CMOS Sensor Approx 2 M Pixel Rear CMOS Sensor Approx 2 M Pixel Viewing Angle Front Diagonal 130 Horizontal 113 Vertical 58 Rear Diagonal 130 Horizontal 110 Vertical 62 5 Resolution Frame Rate Front Rear Full HD 1920x1080 30 fps Full HD 1920x1080 30 fps Image Quality Highest High Normal Video Compressi...

Page 49: ...hen an external GPS receiver is connected Actual power consumption may vary depending on use conditions and environment Operation Temperature 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F Storage Temperature 20 C 80 C 4 F 176 F High Temperature Cut Off Approx 70 C 158 F Certifications FCC CE RoHS WEEE Software BlackVue Viewer Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X 10 10 or higher Other Features Format Free Technology f...

Page 50: ...HR 54 MIN Normal 2 HR 26 MIN 32GB Highest 3 HR 10 MIN High 3 HR 51 MIN Normal 4 HR 57 MIN 64GB Highest 6 HR 21 MIN High 7 HR 42 MIN Normal 9 HR 59 MIN 128GB Highest 12 HR 44 MIN High 15 HR 34 MIN Normal 20 HR 2 MIN Camera Image Quality Bit Rate Front Highest 11 Mbit s High 9 Mbit s Normal 7 Mbit s Rear Highest 11 Mbit s High 9 Mbit s Normal 7 Mbit s ...

Page 51: ...iles to other storage media y y Total recording time is different depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card image quality and storage allocation settings y y You can adjust the percentage of the microSD card storage allocated to Event or Parking mode recordings minimum 10 maximum 80 The remaining space will be allocated to Normal mode recordings See Storage allocation on page 44 for det...

Page 52: ...ut 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 Customer Support For customer support...

Page 53: ...n trademarks and product promotional videos It is prohibited to reproduce copy modify or use related works without permission Any violation may be penalized in accordance with the relevant regulations Before Requesting Service Please back up all important files and data before requesting service In order to service the dashcam it may be necessary to delete all files and data from the dashcam All s...

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