DR900S-2CH Manual ENGLISH
Table of Contents Introduction..................................................................5 Important safety information.....................................6 Overview.......................................................................9 In the box......................................................................................................................9 At a glance..................................................................................................................
Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS)... 52 Basic settings.............................................................................................................53 Time settings.................................................................................................................................... 54 Video settings.................................................................................................................................. 56 Wi-Fi settings..............
About the Cloud Service............................................87 Connect to BLACKVUE CLOUD (Optional) ............................. 87 Optional accessories..................................................92 Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional)............................... 92 Parking mode battery pack (Optional).................................. 93 Troubleshooting.........................................................94 Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password ..........
Introduction ENGLISH 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 yy A formatted microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product.
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. DANGER Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or property damage: yy Do 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.
ENGLISH WARNING Failure to observe the following directions could result in death or serious injury: yy Do 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. yy Do not spray water or wax directly onto the product while cleaning the inside of the car. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
CAUTION Failure to observe the following directions could result in injury or property damage: yy Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the product. Doing so may cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction. yy If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (-20°C – 70°C / -4°F – 158°F), performance can decline or malfunctions may occur. yy Make sure that the product is installed properly. If installed incorrectly, vibrations may cause the product to fall, and may cause physical injury.
Overview ENGLISH 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) microSD card reader microSD Card Note yy The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product. yy To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
At a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam. Front camera 118.5 mm Camera lens 36 mm 55 mm Lock button Mounting bracket Front security LED : Blinks slowly during normal mode and parking mode motion detection standby. : Blinks quickly when (i) an event is being recorded (impact detected), (ii) manual recording has started, or (iii) motion is detected in parking mode. GPS LED : GPS is on Speaker Recording LED : Blinks orange in normal mode.
ENGLISH Wi-Fi/Internet LED : Direct Wi-Fi is on. : Blinks when connected to the internet (Cloud connected). Proximity Sensor: Touch or wave a finger within 20mm of the sensor to turn on/off audio recording. Alternatively, it can be set as a manual recording trigger in the firmware settings. Rear camera connection port DC in (power connector) Cover microSD card slot Wi-Fi / Format button: –– Press once to turn on/off Wi-Fi.
Removing and inserting the front camera Connectivity details label: –– Default Wi-Fi SSID –– Default Wi-Fi password –– Cloud code –– QR code Serial number label yy To remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket. yy To insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
Rear camera ENGLISH Camera lens 25 mm 31 mm Mounting bracket 67.4 mm V out (Front camera connection port) Rear security LED : Stays on in all recordings modes but can be turned off from firmware settings. Removing and inserting the rear camera yy To remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out. yy To insert the rear camera into its bracket, push the rear camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.
Installation Installing the BlackVue dashcam 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 yy 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.
3 4 Peel off the protective film from the double-sided tape and attach the front camera to the windshield behind the rear-view mirror. ENGLISH 2 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.
5 Connect the front camera ('Rear' port) and the rear camera ('V out') using the rear camera connection cable. 6 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 7 Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. 8 Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord.
Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will 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. off the engine. The dashcam will automatically stop recording and power down.
Playing and Managing Videos Playing and managing video files using your smartphone (Android/iOS) Opening video files 1 Search for the BlackVue app in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install it on your smartphone. 2 “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi: a. Unplug the power cable and remove the front dashcam from its mount. With the label visible, plug in the power cable and wait for the dashcam to start normal recording.
d. Enter the password and tap join. * The default Wi-Fi SSID and password are printed on the dashcam's label. e. Open the BlackVue app and select BLACKVUE WI-FI. Note yy Direct Wi-Fi lets you directly connect your smartphone to your dashcam via Wi-Fi within a range of 10m. yy The BlackVue app is available for devices running Android 4.4.2 and higher, or iOS 9.0 and higher. yy You can change the Wi-Fi SSID and password as described on page 95 and 97. DR900S-2CH 19 ENGLISH c.
BLACKVUE WI-FI screen composition Copy to Internal Memory BlackVue SSID Firmware settings File type filter buttons Video list Video file pop-up menu Refresh video list Live View Note yy All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual app may differ from images shown.
Playing video ENGLISH Playing back videos Select the video file you want to play from the video list. Press the refresh button to refresh the video list. Note yy The playback of 4K UHD resolution, 'Highest' image quality and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your device's hardware and software. Older devices may not support 4K UHD, 'Highest' image quality or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your device's video playback capabilities.
Recording file names include the date, time, recording type and camera direction. yy Recording type: N: Normal E: Event P: Parking mode motion detection M: Manual yy Camera direction: F: Front camera R: Rear camera yy Example file name: 20170104_150838_NF.mp4 Date & time: 4th January 2017, 03:08:38 PM Recording type: Normal Camera direction: Front camera Note yy Use the , , , buttons to filter the video list by recording type (Normal, Event, Parking and Manual).
Checking the displayed time & GPS data Video file Copy to Internal Memory Date, Time & Speed Model name Rear camera Portrait and landscape display The vehicle's speed is displayed in the lower-left corner of the video. Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button Press the rear button to switch between portrait and landscape display modes. to switch to the rear dashcam view.
Real-time streaming video (Live View) You can view in real-time the video currently being recorded by connecting your smartphone to the dashcam via direct Wi-Fi. 1 Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam. 2 Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI and tap the 3 Rotate your smartphone or press the rotate button 4 Press the rear button button. to switch between portrait and landscape display modes. to switch to the rear dashcam view.
Managing videos ENGLISH Managing videos in BLACKVUE WI-FI You can manage the recorded videos using the BlackVue app. Note yy 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. Copy to Internal Memory To copy individual files to your smartphone, tap next to the video you want to copy. Select Copy to Internal Memory. To copy multiple files to your smartphone in one go tap .
Managing videos in INTERNAL MEMORY Open the BlackVue app and select INTERNAL MEMORY. Tap to see file options. You can delete, copy or move files, change the name of files and share files.
Deleting videos To delete individual files, tap next to the video you want to delete. Select Delete. Creating a new folder To create a new folder tap at the top of the screen and select New folder. Enter a new folder name and press OK. Copying and pasting videos To copy multiple files in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Copy. Select which files to copy, or tap Tap to copy the selected files. Go to another folder and tap to paste the selected files there.
Moving videos To move multiple files in one go, tap at the top of the screen and select Move. Select which files to move, or tap Tap and go to another folder and tap to move the selected files there. To move individual files, tap next to the video you want to move. Select Move. Go to another folder and tap to select all files. to move the file there. Renaming a video To rename a video, tap next to the video you want to rename. Select Change name. Enter a new name and tap OK.
Playing and managing video files using your computer (Windows/Mac) ENGLISH 1 Removing the microSD card Unplug the power cord to turn off the dashcam. 2 Open the cover of the microSD card slot. 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 cover.
Opening video files in BlackVue Viewer 1 Remove the microSD card from the dashcam. 2 Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer. 3 Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. 4 Run BlackVue Viewer. To play, select a video and click on the play button or double click the selected video.
Viewer screen composition ENGLISH Windows Viewer When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the Format Select card button. Switch between SD card Viewer and Cloud Viewer Settings Program info.
Mac Viewer When you launch the program, you will see the SD card Viewer window. To open Cloud Viewer, click the button.
Playing video ENGLISH Playing back videos In BlackVue Viewer double click a video file to play. BlackVue Viewer shows by default the files in the microSD card. To see files in another folder click the button and browse to the folder. Note yy The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your computer's hardware and software. Older computers may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your computer's video playback capabilities.
Use the buttons to filter the video list by recording type. The event while parked) recordings. Normal Event filter button displays both E (Event) and I (Impact The dashcam records in normal mode by default. 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. Exceeding the set speed limit will also trigger an event recording.
Checking the displayed time Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH) Print image (paused) Playback speed control Fit to playback screen Play/pause Flip upside down Stop Playback time View full screen Next frame Flip horizontally Capture image (paused) Previous frame Switch between the front and rear view (2CH) DR900S-2CH 35 ENGLISH The time the video was recorded is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in the playback screen.
Exploring the timeline and G-Sensor graph You can explore the timeline for the playback of the recorded videos by date, hour, minute and second using the timeline. You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the line graph.
Zoom options yy 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. Windows Mac DR900S-2CH 37 ENGLISH yy Use the mouse scroll wheel zoom. Right clicking will restore the video to the default size. yy You can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders.
Checking the GPS data You can check the GPS data of the recorded video in BlackVue Viewer while video is playing back. The driving speed and coordinates are displayed above the map frame. Note yy GPS data is not recorded during parking mode. Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings.
Managing videos ENGLISH You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card. Note yy If the microSD card is full, by default the dashcam will record over the oldest videos first. Capturing or printing a still image from video 1 Double click a file in the file list to play. 2 Click the 3 Select the pause button to pause the video. capture button to capture the image or the print button to print directly.
For Mac users 1 Go to \BlackVue\Record\. 2 Select the video from the recorded video list. 3 Click Move to Trash.
Exporting videos ENGLISH For Windows users 1 2 3 Click next to a video in the recorded video list. Click Export. 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.
4 5 6 Click the OK button. Select the folder in which to save the file and enter the file name. Click the Save button. Copying videos For Windows users 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.
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. 2 Select the video from the recorded video list. 3 Click Copy "file name".
Tips for optimal performance Formatting the microSD card Caution yy Back up necessary video files before formatting the microSD card. If you format the microSD card, all the video files stored in the microSD card will be deleted including the locked event files. Your saved settings will not be affected. Formatting the card in the BlackVue Press and hold the Wi-Fi button for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button. Then press and hold again for 5 seconds to format the microSD card.
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer. 2 Download BlackVue Viewer (Mac) from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. 3 Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer. 4 Click the Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame.
5 After selecting your microSD card select the Erase tab in the main window. 6 Select “MS-DOS (FAT)” from the Volume Format drop-down menu and click Erase. Note yy Formatting the microSD card once a month is recommended. yy Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor. yy 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.
Upgrading the firmware Your saved settings are not affected by firmware upgrade. Upgrading the firmware using an iOS or Android device (Firmware Over The Air) Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial, or go to the main menu and select Help > Video tutorials. Makes sure your smartphone has a stable internet connection. 1 Open the BlackVue app 2 Tap 3 Select your dashcam model and the firmware language and tap OK. and select Firmware download.
6 7 8 Go to your smartphone's Settings then select Wi-Fi, and make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Choose your BlackVue dashcam from the network list. The dashcam’s default SSID begins with its model number (e.g. BlackVue****-******). Enter the password and tap join. * The default Wi-Fi SSID and password are labeled on the dashcam. To find them, unplug the cables and remove the front camera from its mount.
Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Firmware upgrade. ENGLISH 9 Note yy The firmware version currently installed on the microSD card is shown first. Below it, the firmware version you downloaded in step 4 is shown. 10 Tap OK to apply the firmware upgrade. 11 The dashcam's firmware will be upgraded – this may take a few minutes. The dashcam needs to reboot to complete the firmware upgrade.
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 2 3 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader. Connect the microSD card reader to a computer. Launch BlackVue Viewer and click on the About yy For Mac users, click 4 button. and select About BlackVue from the menu.
8 Unzip the downloaded file and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card. ENGLISH 7 Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and connect the power to initiate the firmware upgrade. Make sure the power remains on until the upgrade is completed. Any power interruption may prevent the firmware upgrade from completing, resulting in malfunction. Note yy 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.
Changing settings Changing settings using your smartphone (Android/iOS) “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi (for details see "Opening video files" on page 18). 1 Go to your smartphone's Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to your dashcam. 2 Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > 3 After making any changes, go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap to access the Firmware settings menu. and tap Save and close.
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Time settings Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting.
Note ENGLISH yy The factory setting is GMT -11. Some examples of GMT time offsets are: -- GMT-7: Los Angeles -- GMT-4: New York -- GMT+0: London -- GMT+1: Paris -- GMT+3: Moscow -- GMT+8: Singapore -- GMT+9: Seoul -- GMT+10: Sydney If you are unsure of your GMT offset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/ * Selecting Daylight saving time will advance the clock by one hour.
Video settings Resolution Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "FHD@30 + FHD@30" means the front camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second. Note yy The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your device's hardware and software. Older devices may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your device's video playback capabilities.
Video Codec yy H.265 (HEVC) is recommended, particularly for 4K UHD resolution recording. In comparison to AVC, HEVC offers about double the data compression ratio at the same level of video quality. However, older devices may not support HEVC video playback. yy H.264 (AVC) can be chosen for compatibility with older desktop and mobile devices. Image quality At "4K UHD (Extreme) + FHD" resolution the image quality is fixed to Highest (Extreme) (25 Mbit/s + 10 Mbit/s).
Recording settings Normal recording When turned 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 When turned off the dashcam does not record audio.
Date & time display ENGLISH Turn on/off the date and time display on videos. Speed unit Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. Lock event files Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings: -- Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E); and -- Manual recordings (M). A maximum of 50 files can be locked.
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G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) ENGLISH The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor detects significant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so minor incidents and 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 trigger a recording. Please take into account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity.
System settings ENGLISH LED Recording status You can turn the recording status LED on/off. Front security (Normal mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for normal mode. Front security (Parking mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for parking mode.
Rear security You can turn the rear security LED on/off. Wi-Fi (Parking mode) You can turn the Wi-Fi LED on/off for parking mode. Proximity Sensor You can choose the function of proximity sensor. It can be configured either for audio recording on/off feature or to trigger manual recording. Voice guidance You can adjust the voice guidance (announcements) you want to hear.
Scheduled Reboot You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am. Speed alert Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limit, the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording.
Wi-Fi settings Login credentials You can change the dashcam's SSID and Wi-Fi login password. Wi-Fi auto turn on & off When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn on/off settings cannot be adjusted. Wi-Fi will automatically switch on when you turn on the dashcam and remain on. If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn on/off setting. ON OFF Wi-Fi auto turn on Wi-Fi turns on when the dashcam turns on. Wi-Fi does not turn on when the dashcam turns on.
Cloud settings ENGLISH Enable Cloud service Turn on to use the Cloud service. If you don't use the Cloud service you can turn it off.
Cloud service hotspot settings Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work). Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 first. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then hotspot 3.
Push notification settings ENGLISH You can customize when you want to receive push notifications.
FW Language You can change the Firmware language of your dashcam.
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ENGLISH Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (mac OS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation.
BlackVue Viewer 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. Use video accelerator If you experience synchronization issues when playing front and rear recordings at the same time, we recommend you enable the video accelerator.
Firmware settings Caution yy Please backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings. If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card including locked event files in order to ensure optimal performance. DR900S-2CH 73 ENGLISH Select your preferred language for the firmware from the FW language dropdown list.
Basic settings Time settings Select your time zone to auto-sync with GPS time or you can set the time and date manually after enabling Manual time setting. Note yy The factory setting is GMT -11. Some examples of GMT time offsets are: -- GMT-7: Los Angeles -- GMT-4: New York -- GMT+0: London -- GMT+1: Paris -- GMT+3: Moscow -- GMT+8: Singapore -- GMT+9: Seoul -- GMT+10: Sydney If you are unsure of your GMT offset please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.
Video settings Select the resolution and frame rate. For example, "FHD@30 + FHD@30" means the front camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second, and the rear camera records Full HD video at 30 frames per second. Note yy The playback of 4K UHD resolution and/or H.265 coded videos depends on your computer's hardware and software. Older computers may not support 4K UHD or H.265 video playback. If you encounter issues please check your computer's video playback capabilities.
–– Enhanced night vision The dashcam has an intrinsic night vision feature. If you want to enhance it, enable Enhanced night vision. –– Brightness (Front) You can adjust the recording brightness level of the front camera. –– Brightness (Rear) You can adjust the recording brightness level of the rear camera. Recording settings –– Normal recording When turned off the dashcam does not record in normal mode.
–– Speed unit ENGLISH Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. –– Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. –– Lock event files Turning on this option will lock the following recording types and stop them from being overwritten by newer recordings: -- Impact event recordings during normal and parking mode (E); and -- Manual recordings (M). A maximum of 50 files can be locked.
Sensitivity settings G-Sensor (Normal mode) / G-Sensor (Parking mode) The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle through 3 axes – up and down, side to side, and front and back. When the G-sensor detects significant or sudden movement (such as an impact or collision) it will trigger an event recording. You can adjust the sensitivity so minor incidents and 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) You can adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection so minor motion caused by wind or rain doesn't trigger a recording. Please take into account your vehicle's surroundings when adjusting the sensitivity. Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode Advanced sensitivity settings allows you to fine-tune the event recording G-Sensor threshold, while watching pre-recorded G-Sensor data and video as a reference.
1 2 3 Click the Advanced settings button. Double click the video from the list that you want to use as a G-Sensor data reference. Set the thresholds by adjusting the control bars next to each G-Sensor axis. Any G-Sensor data that crosses over the threshold on any of the 3 axes will trigger an Event recording. Event recording will occur 4 Click Save and close.
System settings ENGLISH LED –– Recording status You can turn the recording status LED on/off. –– Front security (Normal mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for normal mode.
–– Front security (Parking mode) You can turn the front security LED on/off for parking mode. –– Rear security You can turn the rear security LED on/off. –– Wi-Fi (Parking mode) You can turn the Wi-Fi LED on/off for parking mode. Proximity Sensor You can choose the function of proximity sensor. It can be configured either for audio recording on/off feature or to trigger manual recording. Voice guidance You can adjust the voice guidance (announcements) you want to hear.
Scheduled Reboot You can enable/disable and change the time for scheduled rebooting. Default time is 03:00 am. Speed alert Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limit, the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam switches back to normal mode recording.
Wi-Fi settings Login credentials You can change the dashcam's SSID and Wi-Fi login password. Wi-Fi settings yy Wi-Fi auto turn on & off When the Cloud service is enabled the Wi-Fi auto turn on/off settings cannot be adjusted. Wi-Fi will automatically switch on when you turn on the dashcam and remain on. If you disable the Cloud service, you will be able to adjust the Wi-Fi auto turn on/off setting. ON OFF Wi-Fi auto turn on Wi-Fi turns on when the dashcam turns on.
Cloud settings ENGLISH Enable Cloud service Turn on to use the Cloud service. If you don't use the Cloud service you can turn it off.
Cloud service hotspot settings Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work). Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Your BlackVue will try to connect to hotspot 1 first. If it cannot connect to hotspot 1, it will then try to connect to hotspot 2, and then hotspot 3. Push notification settings You can customize when you want to receive push notifications.
About the Cloud Service Live View – Watch your dashcam's live video feed. Push notifications – Be notified on your smartphone when something happens to your car. GPS tracking – See in real-time where your car is and track your car's route and speed. Two-way voice communication – Initiate voice chat from your smartphone to your dashcam. Video backup – Backup video recordings to the Cloud or your smartphone's storage.
2 Register your dashcam with your account (i) In the BlackVue app select BLACKVUE CLOUD and login to your account. (ii) Tap Yes to enable push notifications (this setting can be adjusted at any time later). (iii) Select Register new camera. (iv) Register your camera using one of the following methods: QR Code: Press Scan QR Code and line up the QR Code on your smartphone’s screen. *The QR code can be found labeled on the front camera when you remove it from its mount.
Connect your BlackVue dashcam to a Wi-Fi hotspot for Cloud connectivity Click here for a step-by-step video tutorial, or go to the main menu and select Help > Video tutorials. ENGLISH 3 (i) Make sure your BlackVue dashcam and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot are on. (ii) “Pair” your smartphone with the BlackVue dashcam via direct Wi-Fi. (iii) Open the BlackVue app. Select BLACKVUE WI-FI > > Cloud settings. (iv) Ensure Enable Cloud service is on. Select Cloud service hotspot settings.
(v) Choose your Wi-Fi hotspot from the list and enter the password. Tap 2 and 3 to add settings for additional hotspots. Once done, tap OK. Note yy Up to 3 Wi-Fi hotspot SSIDs can be saved (e.g. home, portable hotspot and work).
(vi) Go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap and tap Save and close. ENGLISH After rebooting, your dashcam will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Select BLACKVUE CLOUD from the main screen to access all of the Cloud features. Note yy You can also change the dashcam settings through BLACKVUE CLOUD by tapping next to your camera name and selecting Camera settings.
Optional accessories Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) The BlackVue dashcam will turn off when the engine is turned off. To 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.
Parking mode battery pack (Optional) DR900S-2CH 93 ENGLISH To record video when the engine is turned off without using the vehicle's battery, 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.
Troubleshooting Changing / resetting direct Wi-Fi SSID and password The dashcam's Wi-Fi SSID and password can be changed/reset using on of the following methods. On-device Wi-Fi SSID and password reset Press and hold the Wi-Fi button on the dashcam, for 5 seconds and once voice instructions start, release the button. Then press once again to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password to default. *The default Wi-Fi SSID and password can be found labeled on the front camera when you remove it from its mount.
Change Wi-Fi SSID and password over the Cloud Login to the BlackVue app. 2 Select BLACKVUE CLOUD. ENGLISH 1 Note yy You can access FW settings Over the Cloud only when the dashcam is ON and connected to the internet (Cloud). A blue colored icon means the dashcam is connected to the Cloud while a grey colored icon means that the dashcam is not connected to the Cloud. 3 Tap next to your camera name and select Camera settings > Firmware settings > Wi-Fi > Login credentials.
4 Go back to the Firmware settings menu, tap 96 BLACKVUE and tap Save and close.
Change the Wi-Fi password using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac) Remove the microSD card from the dashcam. 2 Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer. 3 Launch BlackVue Viewer. ENGLISH 1 *You can download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. 4 In BlackVue Viewer click on the BlackVue settings panel.
Product specifications Model Name Color/Size/Weight Memory Recording Modes Camera Viewing Angle Resolution/Frame Rate Video Codec Image Quality Video Compression Mode DR900S-2CH Front: Black / Width 118.5 mm x Height 36 mm / 91 g Rear: Black / Width 67.
Front: Recording LED, GPS LED, Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED Rear: Rear Security LED Button Wi-Fi / Format button: * Press once to turn on/off Wi-Fi. * Press and hold for 5 seconds and once voice commands start, release the button. Then press once again to reset the Wi-Fi SSID and password or press and hold for 5 seconds to format the microSD card. Proximity sensor: Touching the proximity sensor turns on/off audio recording or triggers manual recording depending on the firmware settings.
Recording time Your dashcam will automatically turn on and start recording when it is connected to a power source.
Disposal and recycling information ENGLISH 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.
Customer Support For customer support and firmware updates please visit www.blackvue.com You can also email a Customer Support expert at cs@pittasoft.com 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 servicing is provided on the basis that the user has backed up all necessary files and data before requesting service. Therefore Pittasoft Co., Ltd.
FCC ID: YCK-DR900S-2CH / HVIN: DR900S-2CH / IC : 23402-DR900S2CH DR900S-2CH 2018
