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- Page 1 DR490-2CH Manual ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front camera ............................. 9 Formatting the microSD card ..........31 Removing and inserting the front camera ................10 Formatting the card in the BlackVue ..............31 Rear camera............................. 11 Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ............31 Removing and inserting the rear camera .................. 11 Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............32... - Page 3 Optional accessories ..........45 GPS receiver (Optional) ...................45 Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............46 Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ..............47 Product specifications ..........48 Recording time ............50 Disposal and recycling information ......52 DR490-2CH...
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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. DR490-2CH... - 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 Lock button Camera lens 111.8 mm Mounting bracket Front security LED : Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode. : Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (Impact detected) or motion is detected in parking mode. -
Page 10: Removing And Inserting The Front Camera
To remove the front camera from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the front camera out of the mounting bracket. y To insert the front camera into its bracket, push the front camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. BLACKVUE... -
Page 11: 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. DR490-2CH... -
Page 12: 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 13 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. DR490-2CH...
- Page 14 Connect the front camera (‘Rear’ 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 BLACKVUE...
- Page 15 Rear camera connection cable 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.
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Page 16: Playing And Managing Videos
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 side cover. Open side cover To remove BLACKVUE... -
Page 17: 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. DR490-2CH... -
Page 18: 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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 19: 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 DR490-2CH... -
Page 20: 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 21 10 seconds before the motion detection. Note y When you press the “Mic on/off” button the current recording will be stopped and a new recording will start with the new mic setting. DR490-2CH...
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Page 22: Checking The Displayed Time
If text overlay is on the camera displays the time at the bottom of the video. If the displayed in the recorded videos is incorrect please see "Time" on page 39. Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH) Print image (paused) -
Page 23: 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) DR490-2CH... -
Page 24: 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 25: Checking The Gps Data
Checking the GPS data You can check the GPS data of the recorded video in BlackVue 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 26: 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 27: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to Trash. DR490-2CH... -
Page 28: 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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 29: 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. DR490-2CH... -
Page 30: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". BLACKVUE... -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33 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 34: Upgrading The Firmware
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. - Page 35 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 31. Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format.
- Page 36 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. Any power interruption may prevent the firmware upgrade from completing, resulting in malfunction.
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Page 37: Changing Settings
Changing settings Changing settings using your computer (Windows/Mac) Click on the Settings button (Windows) or the menu (macOS) to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation. DR490-2CH... -
Page 38: 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 39: Firmware Settings
Time Caution y Please backup any important recordings before adjusting the time For optimal performance the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card when you reinsert the microSD card into the dashcam. DR490-2CH... -
Page 40: Video
Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video files. Loading and copying time will increase accordingly. – Night vision Turning on night vision will brighten the image when recording in parking mode in low-light environments. Night vision is only active in parking mode. BLACKVUE... -
Page 41: Recording Settings
– Voice recording (Mic Volume) When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. – Text overlay Turn the text overlay on/off. – Speed unit Select km/h or MPH. – Rear camera recording You can enable or disable rear camera recording. DR490-2CH... -
Page 42: 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 43: System Settings
System settings Security LED (Front camera) You can turn the front security LED on/off. Volume You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance/alarms and turn the event recording beep on/off. DR490-2CH... -
Page 44: Storage Allocation
Normal mode recordings. 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 45: 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 46: Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit (Optional)
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. -
Page 47: Parking Mode Battery Pack (Optional)
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. DR490-2CH... -
Page 48: Product Specifications
Product specifications Model Name DR490-2CH Front: Black / Width 111.8 mm x Height 34 mm / 58 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 49 -20 °C–80 °C (-4 °F–176 °F) High Temperature Cut-Off Approx. 70 °C (158 °F ) Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE BlackVue Viewer Software * Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher Other Features Format-Free Technology for Stable Recording...
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Page 50: Recording Time
12 HR 44 MIN 128GB High 15 HR 34 MIN Normal 20 HR 2 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 BLACKVUE... - Page 51 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 44 for details. DR490-2CH...
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Page 52: Disposal And Recycling Information
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. - Page 53 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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