BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH For your safe driving
BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH DR550GW-2CH
Table of Contents Introduction to the Manual Getting started 4 5 8 8 9 11 12 14 14 How to Install the BlackVue 15 16 17 Checking Installation Position How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card Installation 19 19 20 Normal Recording Parking Mode Recording Event Recording 21 24 How to Playback using a microSD Card How to Playback using the BlackVue App 26 28 30 38 Installation & Execution Screen Description Video Playback Configuration 44 46 48 48 Product Specifications LED In
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 your customer service center.
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 If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (0°C ~ 60°C), performance can decline or malfunction can be caused. yy Make sure that the product is installed properly. The product can fall as a result of vibration, and may cause physical injury.
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 App, turn the GPS off and on after a signal is received. Make sure to observe the following for an uninterrupted GPS signal.
Product Features 1080p Ultra-high quality and smooth video Full HD (1920x1080) 30-frame ultra-high quality front video HD (1280x720) 30-frame high quality rear video High-class design with functionality Simple but luxurious design with the functionality of a 360-degree revolution to set any angle freely and simple but luxurious design 2CH Wi-Fi Video Shooting Checking the front video as well as rear video through the built-in Wi-Fi SONY Exmor CMOS Sensor, Megapixel Lens Clearer vision with high image quali
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 of viewer programs for Windows PC and Mac BlackVue viewer program which allows you to configure various settings including resolution, voice recording and Wi-Fi and play back the recorded video 10 BLACKVUE Wi-Fi 2CH
Package Components Front Camera Quick Start Guide Power Cord Cable Clips (8 EA) Double-sided Tape for the Mounting Bracket microSD Card (Including BlackVue Viewer and Manual) microSD Card Reader Rear Camera Rear Camera Connection Cable 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 Front Camera Lock Button Camera Lens Mounting Bracket Front Security LED Wi-Fi LED LED Indicators for Recording GPS LED Speaker DC in (Power Socket) AV in (Rear camera connection port) Cover microSD Card Slot Voice On/Off Button Wi-Fi Button (Format Button: Press for 10 seconds for Formatting) Note yy Tap the voice 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.
Rear Camera Mounting Bracket AV out (Front camera connection port) Camera Lens Rear Security LED DR550GW-2CH 13
How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Front Camera 1 2 Pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket with the Lock button pressed. Insert the front camera into the mounting bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it. How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket of the Rear Camera 1 2 Hold the mounting bracket and pull the the front camera out of the mounting bracket. Insert the rear camera into the Mounting Bracket until you hear clicking sound, to attach it.
How to Install the BlackVue Checking Installation Position 1 2 It is recommended to install the front camera at the back of rear view mirror. Clean any foreign matter and moisture from the place where the product will be installed. It is recommended to install the rear camera at the top of the rear window of the vehicle. Note yy Do not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision. yy It is recommended to install the product at the designated BlackVue installation center.
How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 1 2 3 Open the cover on the side of the front camera. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, as shown in the picture. To remove the microSD card, press the microSD card once and then pull it out. Make sure that the microSD card doesn't pop out while trying to remove it. 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.
Installation 1 2 3 Stop the engine where there is some light and in a safe place, and then remove the key. Attach the front camera to the windshield glass with the camera lens located in the middle of the vehicle using the double-sided tape. After installing the product, remove the lens cap. Use the power cord to connect the DC in of the front camera to car's power socket. Note yy It is necessary to use Power Magic (the Battery Discharge Prevention Device) to record video while the car is parked.
7 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. (24 page) 8 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.
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 (Battery Discharge Prevention Device) is connected, the BlackVue is not turned off. yy The normal recording function can be disabled in the BlackVue viewer 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 viewer configuration. (40 page) yy Event recording time can be adjusted in the BlackVue viewer conguration. (38 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. (16 page) 2 3 Insert the microSD card into the smartphone. Open an App 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 movie playback program on 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 For how to play back using the BlackVue viewer, refer to Video Playback.
How to Playback using the BlackVue App 1 Install the BlackVue App and open it in the smartphone. The BlackVue App can be downloaded from the Google Play store, Apple App Store, and Windows store. Note yy The BlackVue application can be used with Android 2.3 or later, iOS 5.0 or later, and Windows 8.0. yy Some functions may not be supported depending on the smartphone. 2 3 Press the Wi-Fi button on the side of the product, to turn on Wi-Fi. Tap the Wi-Fi button in the BlackVue App.
Note yy If you save the connection information when connecting using Wi-Fi, you can tap the Wi-Fi button in the BlackVue App to connect it without turning on the Wi-Fi function of the smartphone. yy For the Live View function, Wi-Fi can be used within a 10 m range, although the range may vary in some circumstances. yy For playback of recorded videos using Wi-Fi, reception may vary according to the data transfer rate. yy For details about how to configure Wi-Fi, refer to Wi-Fi & Other Configuration.
How to use the BlackVue Viewer Installation & Execution How to Install Dedicated BlackVue viewer 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 viewer icon is displayed on the desktop.
How to Execute Without Installation It is possible to execute the dedicated BlackVue viewer 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 4 1 5 7 6 No. Name Description 1 Playback Screen for Recorded Videos 2 If you change the language on playback screen, the language for BlackVue Viewer Language Setting can be changed. For 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. 4 GPS Information GPS information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded.
No. Name Description 5 Recorded Video List Using the file list and map tab, the recorded video list, and where a video was recorded can be checked. You can display only the rear camera files in the recorded video list by clicking Front, and You can display only the front camera files in the recorded video list by clicking Rear. : 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.
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 To use the Magnifier function, you should enable only either front video display or rear video display by pressing Front or Rear on the recorded video list. 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. Year Selection Month Selection Timeline for Hr Selection Timeline for Min Selection Timeline for Sec Selection Note yy In the date selection area, the date with a recorded video is marked by a red circle and the currentlyselected date is marked by a yellow circle.
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 Zoom-In/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. 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, click the button. Note yy Use the timeline or press the 3 4 Press the G / button to explore detailed images. 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 Configuration 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 The quality and brightness of the recorded front/rear video can be configured.
No. Function 4 Language Setting Description The language of BlackVue voice directions can be changed. 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. (41 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.
Note yy If an event recording is started due to the sensitivity configured while a recorded video is being played back, the edge of the playback screen blinks in orange. 5 After changing the configuration, click Save & Close. Wi-Fi & Other Configuration Configurations for Wi-Fi, LED indication, and voice direction can be changed. 1 2 No. Function Description 1 Wi-Fi Setting You can change Autorun Wi-Fi feature, SSID and your password for the Wi-Fi connection.
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. (16 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 You can upgrade the firmware version by connecting the microSD card into the PC. You can also upgrade the firmware version with the BlackVue App, and for details, refer to the BlackVue App manual. 1 2 3 Connect the microSD card to the PC. For details on how to connect, refer to How to Playback using a PC. (23 page) Access the BlackVue web site (www.blackvue.com) and download the firmware upgrade file.
4 After the firmware upgrade is finished, insert the microSD card into the BlackVue. Note yy For details on how to insert the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (16 page) yy Insert the microSD card only when the product is turned off. 5 When the power is turned on, it is automatically upgraded.
Product Specifications & Standards Product Specifications Model Name Color/Size/Weight Memory Recording Mode Camera Viewing Angle DR550GW-2CH Front: Pearl Black / Length 118.5mm x Diameter 36mm / 120g Rear: Pearl Black / Length 67.4mm x Diameter 27.6mm / 30g 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. Front: CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.
LED Indicators Sensor Front: Recording LED, GPS LED, Wi-Fi LED, Front Security LED Rear: Rear Security LED 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor 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 Voice 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
LED Indicators LED Recording State (REC) State GPS Wi-Fi Boot-up Front Security Blinking Normal Orange Blinking White Blinking Event Red Blinking Fast White Blinking Parking Green Blinking Recording Rear Security White Blinking Wi-Fi ON Lighting Wi-Fi ON/OFF Change Blinking GPS ON Blue Light Software Control White Light White Blinking Available Unavailable White Blinking Unavailable Available Unavailable microSD Card Standard Resolution (Front+Rear) Memory Capacity bit rate
Before Requesting A/S Service yy It is required for users to back up important data regularly from 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 needed to delete all the data from the product for A/S. So it is required for users to back up important data by themselves before requesting A/S.
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.
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) | Fax: +82-2-6947-4699 e-mail: sales@pittasoft.com www.blackvue.
