Name Vehicle Video Recorder Manufacturer Pittasoft Co., Ltd. / Korea Address BYC HIGH CITY A- 7th floor, 371-17, Gasan-Dong, Geumcheon-Gu, Seoul, 153-803, Korea Sales Headquater Tel: +82-2-6947-4670(#3) l Fax: +82-2-6947-4699 e-mail sales@pittasoft.
Vehicle Video Recorder Manual
Table of Contents Introduction to the Manual 4 5 Getting Started Cautions for Safety 8 Checks for GPS 8 Checks for the microSD Cards 9 Product Features 11 Package Components 12 Names of Each Part 13 How to Attach & Detach the Mounting Bracket How to Install the BlackVue 14 Checking Installation Position Video Recording Simple Video Playback How to use the BlackVue Software Firmware Upgrade Product Specifications & Standards 14 How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 15 Installation 17
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: y 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: y 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. y 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: y Do not spray cleaning products directly onto the outside of the product. It can cause discoloration, cracks, or malfunction. y Do not press the RESET button with a sharp object such as an awl. It can cause damage or malfunction. y If the product is used outside the optimal temperature range (0°C ~ 60°C), performance can decline or malfunction can be caused.
Checks for GPS Even if the GPS isn't working, video is recorded, but position coordinates and driving speed are not recorded. When used for the first time, or when the product is not used for 3 consecutive days, it will take some time for the GPS to find the current position. If there is an error with the GPS time when checking recorded video with a viewer program or the BlackVue application, turn the GPS off and on after a signal is received.
Product Features 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 Dedicated app support for BlackVue Support for the BlackVue app for Android, iPhone, and tablets with diverse configurations.
ul w Diverse recording options (Normal/Event/Parking) Event recording and automatic conversion & deactivation of parking mode High-compression recording mode to extend SD-card life Efficient memory usage with high-compression storage method Support of viewer programs for Windows PC and Mac BlackVue software with convenient configurations such as power video search, resolution change, voice direction, and parking mode 10
Package Components BlackVue Manual Power Cord Cable Clips (5 EA) Double-sided Tape for the Mounting Bracket (2 EA) microSD Card (Including BlackVue Software) microSD Card Reader Note y Pictures of the components may differ from the actual ones. y 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 GPS LED Wi-Fi LED Speaker Power Socket microSD Card Slot Cover Voice on/off Button 12 Reset Button Wi-Fi Button (Format Button: Press for 10 seconds for Formatting)
Note y Tap the Voice on/off button to turn the voice recording function on or off. y Press the Wi-Fi button on the side for 10 seconds to format the microSD card without using a PC. y 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 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 y Do not install the product where it can interfere with the driver's vision. How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card 1 2 3 14 Open the cover on the side of the product. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, as shown in the picture.
Caution y Do not remove the microSD card while it is saving or reading data. The data may be damaged or malfunction caused. y 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 y Insert or remove the microSD card only when the product is turned off. y 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 y 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. y With smartphone and Wi-Fi connections, it is possible to adjust the angle of the camera lens while watching real-time video. (22 Page) 6 Start the engine and check if the product works properly.
Video Recording Normal Recording 1 2 When the engine is started, the BlackVue is turned on automatically. When the BlackVue is turned on, normal recording is automatically started. Note y If Power Magic (the Battery Discharge Prevention Device) is connected, the BlackVue is not turned off. y 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 y Sensitivity to impact can be adjusted in the BlackVue software configuration. (34 Page) y Event recording time can be adjusted in the BlackVue software configuration. (33 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 y For the details on how to remove the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (14 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 y 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 y When trying to play back a recorded video with a movie playback program on a PC, install the H.264 and AAC audio codecs. y For how to play back using the BlackVue software, refer to Video Playback.
How to Playback using the BlackVue Application 1 Install the BlackVue application and open it in the smartphone. The BlackVue application can be downloaded from the Google Play store and Apple App Store. Note y The BlackVue application can be used with Android 2.3 or later and iOS 5.0 or later. y Depending on your smartphone, some of the BlackVue application functions might not be supported. 2 3 22 Press the Wi-Fi button on the side of the product, to turn on Wi-Fi.
y y y y y 4 Note If you save the connection information when connecting using WiFi, you can tap the Wi-Fi button in the BlackVue application to connect it without turning on the Wi-Fi function of the smartphone. The initial password is blackvue, but the user can change it. For the Live View function, Wi-Fi can be used within a 10m range, although the range may vary in some circumstances. For playback of recorded videos using Wi-Fi, reception may vary according to the data transfer rate.
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 24 Execute the 'BlackVueSetup(HD).exe' file in the 'BlackVue\Software' folder.
4 5 Install the program according the installation program instruction. When the installation is finished, the BlackVue software icon is displayed on the desktop. Double-click the icon to execute the program. Note y Only the English version of BlackVue software is available for Mac, and the functions & screen may be different from the BlackVue software for Windows. How to Execute Without Installation It is possible to execute the dedicated BlackVue program without installation.
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 G-Sensor Information G-sensor information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded. 3 GPS Information GPS information can be checked, at the time the video was recorded. Recorded Video List Using the file list and map tab, the recorded video list, and where a video was recorded can be checked.
No. 5 6 Name Description Timeline Video can be explored with the date, hr, min, and sec of when a video was recorded. 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. 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 y BlackVue software for Mac will be upgraded to support the magnifier function. 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 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 Check the Map Where a video was recorded can be checked with the map. 1 2 3 Select a file from the recorded video list and play it back. Press the Map tab. With the +/- button or mouse wheel, the map can be zoomed in/out. Speed Unit Change Map Type Selection Map ZoomIn/Out Car Location Note y To use the map service, an Internet connection is required. y 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, press the button. Note y 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 y 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. 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. Image Setting Quality, compression rates, and the brightness of the recorded video can be configured.
y y y y Note With the normal recording function disabled, only event and parking mode recording videos are saved. With the speed display unit disabled, the vehicle speed is not displayed when the recorded videos are played back. 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. Tap the Voice on/off button to turn the voice recording function on or off.
No. Function Description 1 Sensitivity for Normal Recording It is possible to configure the G-sensor sensitivity to start event recording during normal recording. 2 Sensitivity for Parking Mode It is possible to configure the G-sensor and motion detection sensitivity to start event recording during parking mode recording. Advanced Sensitivity Configuration The sensitivity can be configured while watching a recorded video. 1 2 3 Click the G button and click the Sensitivity tab.
4 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. It is recorded as an event. It is not recorded as an event. Note y 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.
No. 1 2 Function Description Wi-Fi Setting With Login Setting, Wi-Fi access privilege can be configured. SSID and password may be changed by the user. The BlackVue application can be accessed with the SSID and password chosen by the user. 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.
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. (21 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 y After firmware upgrade, the user's configuration is initiated.
4 After the firmware upgrade is finished, insert the microSD card into the BlackVue. Note y For detailes on how to insert the microSD card, refer to How to Insert & Remove the microSD Card. (14 Page) y Insert the microSD card only when the product is turned off. 5 When the power is turned on, it is automatically upgraded. Caution y 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 Compression Mode Wi-Fi GPS Microphone Speaker LED Indicators Sensor Button Battery Input Power Current Consumption DR500GW-HD Pearl Black / Length 118.
LED Indicators LED State Recording (REC) GPS Boot-up Recording Wi-Fi Security Blinking Normal Orange Blinking White Blinking Event Red Blinking Face White Blinking Parking Green Blinking White Blinking Wi-Fi ON Light Wi-Fi ON/OFF Change Blinking GPS ON White Blinking Blue Light Software Control Available White Blinking Unavailable Unavailable Available microSD Card Standard Image Quality Full HD Memory 1920x1080 Capacity 30fps Normal Image Compression Full HD 1920x1080 15fps HD
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.
Product Warranty Q The term of this product warranty is 1 year from the purchase date. (Accessories such as Battery/microSD Card : 6 Months) Q 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. Q If standard product is used for commercial purpose, the warranty term is reduced by half. Product Name (Model Name) Serial No.
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