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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Upgrading the firmware .....................32 In the box .........................7 Changing settings ..............35 BlackVue at a glance ......................8 BlackVue Viewer language setting ................35 Removing and inserting the BlackVue .................... 9 BlackVue settings ......................35 Installation .................. 10 Basic settings ............................36 Installing the BlackVue ....................10 Sensitivity settings ..........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Note y A formatted microSD card is provided in the BlackVue when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of the BlackVue, the microSD card will be initialized and programs such as BlackVue Viewer will be installed.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Do not operate the product with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. y Do not install the product in an environment with high humidity, or combustible gases or liquids. Doing so may cause an explosion and/or fire. BLACKVUE...
  • Page 5 Plug in the power cord firmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected. Failure to do so may cause fire. y Do not cover the product with any material. Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fire. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location. DR450-1CH...
  • Page 6 It is recommended that you install the software and firmware from the BlackVue download page. You can access the BlackVue download page on the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com). y It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) is not used for an extended period of time.

  • Page 7: Overview

    To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. y For more information about the package components and accessories, visit the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com). y You can find the microSD card in the BlackVue.

  • Page 8: Blackvue At A Glance

    BlackVue at a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue. Lock button Camera lens Front security LED Mounting bracket : Blinking means normal mode or parking mode recording is on. : Rapid blinking means event mode recording is on.

  • Page 9: Removing And Inserting The Blackvue

    Removing and inserting the BlackVue y To remove the BlackVue from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the BlackVue out of the mounting bracket. y To insert the BlackVue into its bracket, push the BlackVue into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installing the BlackVue Install the BlackVue behind the rear view mirror. Remove any foreign matter and clean and dry the windshield before installation. Warning y Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's field of vision.
  • Page 11 Plug the external GPS (optional) into the GPS port on the BlackVue. Attach the external GPS to the upper corner of the windshield. Adjust the angle of the camera to have a clear view. In general, an angle of approximately 5° – 10° below horizontal will be most suitable.
  • Page 12 Plug the power cord into the vehicle's cigarette lighter port and the other end into the BlackVue. The camera will turn on automatically when the engine is started (check that the recording LED is blinking orange and the GPS LED is on).

  • Page 13: Playing And Managing Videos

    Playing and Managing Videos Removing the microSD card Unplug the power cord to turn off the BlackVue. Open the side cover of the BlackVue. To remove the microSD card, gently press on the card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out.

  • Page 14: Opening Video Files In Blackvue Viewer

    Insert the card into the microSD card reader and connect it to a computer. Find and run the BlackVue Viewer program. For Windows users Open Windows Explorer and click on the microSD card (Removable Disk (F:), or the name of your card location). Navigate to F:\BlackVue\ Application\Viewer for Windows\ and run BlackVue.exe. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 15: For Mac Users

    For Mac users Open Finder and select the microSD card reader from the list in the left frame. Navigate to \BlackVue\Application\Viewer for Mac\ and run BlackVue Viewer. DR450-1CH...

  • Page 16: Viewer Screen Composition

    Play previous file Front/Rear reverse view Front/Rear screen mode Flip horizontally Recorded File list View upside-down Full Screen view Timeline for sec selection Playback/Pause Playback speed control Stop Volume control Frame move (next) Timeline for min selection Play next file BLACKVUE...

  • Page 17: Mac Viewer

    Front/Rear reverse view Front/Rear screen mode Flip horizontally Recorded File List View upside-down Full Screen view Frame move (previous) Timeline for sec selection Timeline for min selection Playback time Playback/Pause Volume control Frame move (next) Playback speed control Play next file DR450-1CH...

  • Page 18: Playing Video

    : BlackVue starts normal recording by default. : BlackVue starts event recording with a 5-second prerecording when it detects an impact during normal mode or parking mode. : BlackVue starts parking recording with a 5-second prerecording when it detects motion in the camera during parking mode.

  • Page 19: Checking My Time

    The time the video was recorded is displayed in the lower left corner of the video in the playback screen. If the displayed time in the recorded videos is incorrect please see "Setting my time zone" on page 37. Using BlackVue Viewer You can customize the playback options of the recorded videos, such as the screen size, playback speed, and volume using the playback option buttons.

  • Page 20: Zoom Options

    Zoom region: Single click on a particular region of the video image to enlarge. Click again to return to default view. For Mac users zoom in or out through the drag of a mouse. Windows Viewing the G-Sensor graph You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the main window. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 21: Checking The Gps Data

    Map Zoom-in/out GPS tracking You can check the vehicle's speed and the location of the recorded video in BlackVue Viewer while a video is playing back (GPS tracking). Double click a file in the file list to play. Click the Map tab.

  • Page 22: Gps Tracking - Advanced Mode

    Double click a file in the file list to play. Click the button. Switch Speed Unit Latitude & Longitude Car Location Map Type Selection Red icon indicates the starting point of the playing back file Car Location Driving Route Red line indicates event recording BLACKVUE...

  • Page 23: Managing Videos

    Managing videos You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card and upgrade the firmware. Note y If the microSD card is full, by default the BlackVue will record over the oldest videos first.

  • Page 24: Deleting Videos

    Deleting videos For Windows users Select the video from the recorded video list. Right-click the video. Click Delete. For Mac users Navigate to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to trash. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 25: Exporting Videos

    Enter a file name and the start and end points (min:sec) of the segment you want to export. To export without audio select “Sound Off”. Click the OK button. Select the folder in which to save the file and enter the file name. Click the Save button. DR450-1CH...
  • Page 26 For Mac users Navigate to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". BLACKVUE...

  • Page 27: Verifying Videos

    Verifying videos The following menu is only available in BlackVue Viewer for Windows. Select the video from the recorded video list. Right-click the video. Click Verification. Click the OK button. DR450-1CH...

  • Page 28: Keeping The Blackvue Updated

    Keeping the BlackVue updated Formatting the microSD card Format the microSD card once a month, or when the BlackVue tells you the card needs maintenance. Please format the microSD card using BlackVue Windows or Mac Viewer. Format using Windows Viewer Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com >...
  • Page 29 Select the microSD card drive and click OK. DR450-1CH...

  • Page 30: Format Using Mac Viewer

    Format using Mac Viewer Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install the program on your computer. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader. Connect the microSD card reader to a Mac. Launch the copy of BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer.
  • Page 31 Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor. y We recommend using the BlackVue microSD card only. Other manufacturer's microSD cards may cause compatibility problems. y PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card.

  • Page 32: Upgrading The Firmware

    Upgrading the firmware Keep your BlackVue 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 model. Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader.
  • Page 33 Any power interruption may prevent the firmware upgrade from completing resulting in malfunction. Insert the microSD card into the BlackVue. Note y Do not insert or remove the microSD card when the BlackVue is turned on. Doing so may damage the data and cause a malfunction of the microSD card. DR450-1CH...
  • Page 34 The firmware will upgrade automatically when the BlackVue is turned on. Note y After a firmware upgrade all settings are reset to the defaults to ensure stable operation. Please reconfigure your personal settings (such as time zone, etc.). BLACKVUE...

  • Page 35: Changing Settings

    Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list. BlackVue settings Click on the button to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation. Select a Language...

  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    Click the button. Click the Basic tab. Change the settings. Click Save & Close. Firmware Select your preferred language for the firmware from the language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the BlackVue will be in the selected language. BLACKVUE...
  • Page 37 Please note that when you change the time zone and save the setting, the next time you insert the microSD card into the BlackVue it will format the microSD card and restart automatically. Please backup any important videos that are in the microSD card before changing the time zone.

  • Page 38: Sensitivity Settings

    Change the settings. Click Save & Close. Sensitivity in normal and parking mode Adjust the sensitivity of the G-Sensor while driving (normal mode) or parked (parking mode). Set the sensitivity to zero to turn off Event recordings by impact detection. BLACKVUE...
  • Page 39 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. DR450-1CH...
  • Page 40 Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the speed limit, normal mode recording switches to an event recording (with a beep sound) and after a preset duration switches back to normal mode recording. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 41: Other Settings

    Applying the settings You can automatically apply the configuration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue and turning it on. Configure the settings before using the BlackVue. To reset all settings to their defaults press the reset button in the settings screen of the BlackVue Viewer program.

  • Page 42: Optional Accessories

    Note y Check the size of the microSD lock loop on the BlackVue before purchasing a padlock. y Even when the microSD card slot is locked with a padlock, there is the possibility that the card may be forcibly removed by breaking the lock loop, cover or BlackVue.

  • Page 43: Gps Receiver (Optional)

    GPS receiver. Note 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 44: Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit (Optional)

    Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) The BlackVue 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.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Note y Set the time to the estimated time in the future when you will start recording with the BlackVue. Please take into account the time it will take to remove the microSD card from your computer, insert it into your BlackVue and boot up the BlackVue.

  • Page 46: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions About using the BlackVue y How can I protect the microSD card? See page 42. y How can I remove the camera from the mounting bracket? See page 8. y What do the different LED colors and blinking patterns mean? See page 8.

  • Page 47: About Recording Videos

    How can I change the language? See page 35. y How can I change the time? See page 45. y How can I change the brightness of the video? See page 36. y How can I turn off normal mode recording? See page 36. DR450-1CH...
  • Page 48 See page 38. y How can I adjust the voice guidance settings? See page 41. y How can I adjust the volume of the dashcam voice guidance? See page 41. y How can I upgrade the firmware? See page 32. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 49: Product Specifications

    Product specifications Model Name DR450-1CH Color/Size/Weight Black / Width 115.9 mm x Height 34 mm / 75 g Memory microSD Card (8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection), and Recording Modes Parking Mode Recording (Motion &...

  • Page 50: Recording Time

    On microSD cards, if the microSD card is full, older files are deleted first to make space for newly-recorded videos. Copy important files, such as event recording files, to other storage media. y Recording time is different depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card and the resolution of the video. BLACKVUE...

  • Page 51: Disposal And Recycling Information

    2. The correct disposal or your BlackVue will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. 3. For more detailed information about disposal of your BlackVue, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
  • Page 52 It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or translate this instruction manual without permission. BlackVue is the registered trademark of Pittasoft Co., Ltd. Pittasoft Co., Ltd. reserves all rights regarding all works related to the BlackVue brand such as product design, trademarks, and product-promotional videos. It is prohibited to reproduce, copy, modify, or use related works without permission.

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