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- Page 1 DR490L-2CH Manual ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation ..............13 Formatting the microSD card ..........38 Installing the BlackVue dashcam ................13 Formatting the card in the BlackVue ..............38 Playing and Managing Videos ........19 Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ............38 Playing video files on the LCD screen ........19 Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............39... - Page 3 Calibrate touch ..........................55 Format (microSD card) ........................56 Reset settings ..........................56 Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) ... 57 BlackVue Viewer settings..................58 Select language ..........................58 Speed unit on map......................... 58 Select map service ......................... 58 Firmware settings ....................59 Basic settings ..........................
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Page 4: Introduction
To improve the performance of the product, the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Note y A microSD card is provided with the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After inserting the microSD card and turning on the dashcam, the microSD card will be initialized. -
Page 5: 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. DR490L-2CH... - Page 6 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. BLACKVUE...
- Page 7 The data can be damaged or malfunctions may occur. y It is recommended that you install the software and firmware from the BlackVue downloads page (www.blackvue.com). y It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product is not used for an extended period of time.
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Page 8: Overview
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product. y 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). BLACKVUE... -
Page 9: At A Glance
At a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam. Front camera 18.5 mm Power switch microSD card slot cover 31.8 mm Speaker Front security LED : Blinks white slowly in normal mode or event standby mode. - Page 10 Recording LED : Red LED is on in normal mode, event standby mode and when saving a parking recording (motion detected). Red LED blinks when an event is being recorded (impact detected). Red LED is off in parking standby mode. BLACKVUE...
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Page 11: Removing And Attaching The Front Camera
Removing and attaching the front camera Removing Attaching y To remove the camera from its mounting bracket, slide the camera unit to the left. y To attach the camera, slide the camera unit to the right. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 12: Rear Camera
To remove the rear camera from its bracket, rotate the camera until the lens points directly away from bracket foot and pull the rear camera out. y To insert the rear camera into its bracket, point the lens directly away from the bracket foot and push the rear camera into the mounting bracket. BLACKVUE... -
Page 13: Installation
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 y Do not install the product in a location where it can obstruct the driver's field of vision. - Page 14 Adjust the angle of the lens by loosening the nut and rotating 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. After installation the camera angle can be adjusting in real time with the LCD screen on. BLACKVUE...
- Page 15 Connect the front camera (‘R CAM’ port) and the rear camera using the rear camera connection cable. 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 DR490L-2CH...
- Page 16 Remove the sleeve from the end of the yellow [ACC] wire, and wrap the wire around one of the blades of the Switched fuse. Reinsert the fuse back into the fuse panel. ACC (Yellow): Connect to Switched fuse slot GND (Black): Connect to ground point B + (Red): Connect to Constant Power fuse slot BLACKVUE...
- Page 17 Secure the ground wire to the bare metal frame (for example by securing it under the bolt). Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the hardwire cable. Hardwire cable installation: Rear camera connection cable Hardwire cable Fuse panel DR490L-2CH...
- Page 18 Rear camera connection cable Turn on the engine and switch on the dashcam. 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) –...
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Page 19: Playing And Managing Videos
Tap the LCD screen anywhere when it is off to turn the LCD on. Tap to switch between the front camera view, rear camera view and picture-in-picture Tap the screen to access the Quick Menu. Current state Voice guidance Recording mode Microphone (audio recording) Date & time GPS signal DR490L-2CH... -
Page 20: Quick Menu
Access the settings menu Turn audio recording on/off Exit Turn voice guidance on/off Go to the video list Turn the security LED (front camera) on/off Displays your current mode Turn the text overlay on/off (Normal mode or Parking mode) BLACKVUE... -
Page 21: Playing Video
10 seconds before the event trigger. In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's field Parking of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 10 seconds before the motion detection. DR490L-2CH... - Page 22 Note y Video is not recorded while accessing the quick menu, video list and settings menu. y Video recordings cannot be deleted using the LCD screen interface. To manage video recordings please use BlackVue Viewer on your computer. y To record in parking mode the dashcam must be hardwired to your car’s fuse panel using the hardwire cable.
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Page 23: Playing And Managing Video Files Using Your Computer (Windows/Mac)
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. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 24: Opening Video Files In Blackvue Viewer
Opening video files in BlackVue Viewer Remove the microSD card from the dashcam. Use the included microSD card adapter to connect the card to a computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Run BlackVue Viewer. BLACKVUE... -
Page 25: Viewer Screen Composition
G-Sensor information View full screen Switch front/rear view Flip upside down Front/rear screen mode Flip horizontally Print Fit to playback screen Capture Note y All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual program may differ from images shown. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 26: Mac Viewer
Front/Rear reverse view Front/Rear screen mode Flip horizontally Recorded File List View upside-down Full Screen view Previous frame Timeline for sec selection Timeline for min selection Playback time Playback/Pause Volume control Next frame Playback speed control Play next file BLACKVUE... -
Page 27: Playing Video
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. Identify video files by recording type... - Page 28 In parking mode the dashcam continuously buffers video. When motion is detected in the dashcam's Parking field of view, it saves a parking recording beginning 10 seconds before the motion detection. Note y To record in parking mode the dashcam must be hardwired to your car’s fuse panel using the hardwire cable. BLACKVUE...
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Page 29: Checking The Displayed Time
If text overlay is on the camera displays the time at the bottom of the video. If the displayed time in the recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time settings" on page 48. Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH) -
Page 30: Exploring The Timeline And G-Sensor Graph
You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the line graph. Select month Timeline for hour/min/ sec selection G-Sensor information Select date • Dates with recordings are black • Click a date to filter recordings (date changes to red and circled) BLACKVUE... -
Page 31: Zoom Options
Use the mouse scroll wheel zoom. Right clicking will restore the video to the default size. y You can resize the playback frame or the BlackVue Viewer window by dragging the borders. y Full-screen view: Double click on the video image to enter full-screen view. Double click again or tap ESC to return to the default view. -
Page 32: Checking The Gps Data
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 y The external GPS receiver is required to obtain GPS data. -
Page 33: Managing Videos
Managing videos You can manage the recorded videos through the BlackVue Viewer program. You can also format the microSD card. Note y 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 Double click a file in the file list to play. -
Page 34: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to Trash. BLACKVUE... -
Page 35: Exporting Videos
If you want to extract a segment of a file select Save segment and edit the start and end second points. To export without audio select Sound Off. You can export the Front or Rear video separately or together. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 36: Copying Videos
Click the Select folder button. y To copy multiple files at once check the boxes next to the file names and press the Copy to button y When copying files the segment adjustment and sound off tools are not available. BLACKVUE... -
Page 37: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". DR490L-2CH... -
Page 38: Tips For Optimal Performance
Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter and connect it to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Run BlackVue Viewer. Click the Format button, select the card drive and click OK. -
Page 39: Format Using Blackvue Viewer (Macos)
Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) Insert the microSD card into the microSD card adapter and connect it to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Run BlackVue Viewer. Click the Format button and select the microSD card from the list of drives in the left frame. - Page 40 Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor. y Only use official BlackVue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues. PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card.
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Page 41: Upgrading The Firmware
Regularly upgrade the firmware for performance improvements and updated features. Firmware updates will be made available for download at www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads. When upgrading the firmware all settings will be reset to their defaults. Once you have upgraded the firmware please reconfigure your settings. -
Page 42: Upgrading The Firmware Using A Computer (Windows Or Mac)
For Mac users, click and select About BlackVue from the menu. Check the current firmware version of your BlackVue dashcam and proceed only if your version is not the latest one. Windows Format the microSD card. See "Formatting the microSD card" on page 38. - Page 43 Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card. 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.
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Page 44: Changing Settings
Access the settings menu Turn audio recording on/off Exit Turn voice guidance on/off Go to the video list Turn the security LED (front camera) on/off Displays your current mode Turn the text overlay on/off (Normal mode or Parking mode) BLACKVUE... - Page 45 From the Quick Menu select Settings. Note y Video is not recorded while accessing the quick menu, settings menu and video list. y All images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may differ from images shown. DR490L-2CH...
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Page 46: Video Settings
Video settings Brightness You can adjust the recording brightness level of the cameras. Saturation You can adjust the color saturation level of the cameras. BLACKVUE... -
Page 47: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (Adas) Settings
You can adjust the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) activation speed (Off, 60km/h, 80km/h, 100km/h), turn the warning alarm on/ off, and calibrate LDWS. Check the BlackVue website for any updated features. Firmware updates will be made available for download at www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads. -
Page 48: Time Settings
Quick Menu and press the Time button. Tap the top right button (Set date) twice to get to GMT (Time zone). Enter your GMT time zone by selecting the field and using the up/down buttons. Tap Daylight saving time to turn it on or off. BLACKVUE... - Page 49 Some examples of time zones are: Time zone City -08:00 Los Angeles -05:00 New York +00:00 London +01:00 Paris +03:00 Moscow +08:00 Singapore +09:00 Seoul +10:00 Sydney If you are unsure of your time zone please look up your city on https://greenwichmeantime.com/ DR490L-2CH...
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Page 50: System Settings
The dashcam will be powered in parking mode until your vehicle’s battery voltage drops below the configured low voltage cut-off value for more than 5 minutes. The cut-off value can be configured to: Car (Heavy vehicle) 11.8V (23.2V) 11.9V (23.6V) 12.0V (24.0V) 12.2V (24.4V) 12.4V (24.8V) BLACKVUE... -
Page 51: Screen Timeout
Screen timeout Adjust the screen timeout duration. Language Select your preferred language for the BlackVue (English, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Japanese supported). The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language. High temperature cut-off This prevents the dashcam from overheating. When the cut-off is enabled, the dashcam will automatically shut down if its temperature reaches around 70 °C (158 °F). -
Page 52: Recording Settings
Highest (Front: 11 Mbit/s, Rear: 11 Mbit/s) y High (Front: 9 Mbit/s, Rear: 9 Mbit/s) y Normal (Front: 7 Mbit/s, Rear: 7 Mbit/s) Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video files. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly. BLACKVUE... -
Page 53: Recording Mode Setting
When the dashcam is on and the G-sensor detects an impact the dashcam will save an “Event recording”. “Normal recording” and “Motion detection (Parking mode)” will be disabled. Rear camera recording You can enable or disable rear camera recording. Mic Volume When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 54: Motion Detection (Parking Mode)
The G-sensor measures the movement of your vehicle. 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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 55: Other Settings
You can adjust the percentage of the microSD card storage allocated to Event and Parking mode recordings (10% up to 80%). The remaining space will be allocated to Normal mode recordings. Calibrate touch You can re-calibrate the touch screen. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 56: Format (Microsd Card)
Format (microSD card) Formatting the microSD card will delete all files stored on the microSD card. Please backup any important videos/data to a computer before formatting the card. Reset settings Reset settings (excluding the time and firmware language) to their defaults. BLACKVUE... -
Page 57: Changing Settings Using Your Computer (Windows/Mac)
Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) 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. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 58: Blackvue Viewer Settings
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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 59: Firmware Settings
Firmware settings Select your preferred language for the firmware from the FW language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 60: Basic Settings
– Night vision Turning on night vision will brighten the image when recording in low-light environments. – Brightness You can adjust the recording brightness level of the cameras. – Saturation You can adjust the color saturation level of the cameras. BLACKVUE... -
Page 61: Recording Settings
“Normal recording” and “Motion detection (Parking mode)” will be disabled. – Voice recording (Mic Volume) When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. – Text overlay Turn the text overlay on/off. – Rear camera recording You can enable or disable rear camera recording. DR490L-2CH... -
Page 62: Sensitivity Settings
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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 63: System Settings
You can turn the front security LED on/off. Cut-off voltage The dashcam will be powered in parking mode until your vehicle’s battery voltage drops below the configured low voltage cut-off value for more than 5 minutes. The cut-off value can be configured to: DR490L-2CH... -
Page 64: Screen Timeout
Please backup any important recordings before adjusting the storage allocation. The dashcam may delete some recordings when you reinsert the microSD card into the dashcam. You can adjust the percentage of the microSD card storage allocated to Event and Parking mode recordings (10% up to 80%). The remaining space will be allocated to Normal mode recordings. BLACKVUE... -
Page 65: Applying The Settings
Applying the settings You can automatically apply the configuration by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on. Configure the settings before using the dashcam. To reset all settings (except for the time and language settings) to their defaults press the Reset button at the bottom of the settings panel. -
Page 66: Optional Accessories
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 67: Product Specifications
Product specifications Model Name DR490L-2CH Front: Black/Width 99.5 mm x Height 60.1 mm x Thickness 31.8 mm/93 g Color/Size/Weight Rear: Black/Width 51.3 mm x Height 29.7 mm x Thickness 29.2 mm/18 g Memory microSD Card (16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection), Parking Mode Recording (Motion &... - Page 68 Configurable: OFF/11.8 V (23.2)/11.9 V (23.6)/12.0 V (24.0)/12.2 V (24.4)/12.4 V (24.8) Front: FCC, CE, RoHS Certifications Rear: FCC, CE, RoHS BlackVue Viewer Software * Windows XP or higher (Windows 8 supported) and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher Advanced Driver Assistance...
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Page 69: Recording Time
13 HR 11 MIN 128GB High 16 HR 7 MIN Normal 20 HR 44 MIN Camera Image Quality Bit Rate Highest 11 Mbit/s Front High 9 Mbit/s Normal 7 Mbit/s Highest 11 Mbit/s Rear High 9 Mbit/s Normal 7 Mbit/s DR490L-2CH... - Page 70 You can adjust the percentage of the microSD card storage allocated to Event or Parking mode recordings (minimum 10%; maximum 80%). The remaining space will be allocated to Normal mode recordings. See "Storage allocation" on page 55 or 64 for details. BLACKVUE...
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Page 71: Customer Support
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. - Page 72 DR490L-2CH...
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