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Summary of Contents for BlackVue DR470-2CH
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(Windows/Mac) ............... 15 Sensitivity settings ........................40 Removing the microSD card ..................15 Other settings ..........................43 Opening video files in BlackVue Viewer ..............16 Applying the settings ........................44 For Windows users ......................... 16 Optional accessories ..........45 For Mac users ..........................17 Padlock (Optional) ....................45... -
Page 3: Introduction
Note y A formatted microSD card is provided in the BlackVue dashcam when you purchase the product. After turning on the power of the dashcam, 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 fi e. BLACKVUE... - Page 5 Plug in the power cord firmly so that it cannot easily be disconnected. Failure to do so may cause fi e. y Do not cover the product with any material. Doing so may cause external deformation of the product or fi e. Use the product and peripherals in a well-ventilated location. DR470-2CH...
- Page 6 It is recommended that you install the software and firmware from the BlackVue download page. y It is recommended that you remove the power cord if the product (BlackVue dashcam/Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit) is not used for an extended period of time.
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Page 7: Overview
Overview In the box Check the box for each of the following items before installing the BlackVue dashcam. Rear camera Front camera Rear camera connection cable Double-sided tape for Power cord Cable clips (8 EA) the Mounting Brackets microSD card... -
Page 8: At A Glance
At a glance The following diagrams explain each part of the BlackVue dashcam. Front camera 115.9 mm Lock button Camera lens Front security LED Mounting bracket : Blinks slowly in normal and parking mode. : Blinks quickly when an event is being recorded (impact detected / set speed limit exceeded) or motion is detected in parking mode. -
Page 9: 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. DR470-2CH... -
Page 10: Rear Camera
To remove the rear camera from its bracket, hold the mounting bracket and pull the rear camera out. y To insert the rear camera into its bracket, push the rear camera into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. BLACKVUE... -
Page 11: 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 Turn off the en ine. - Page 12 Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the camera. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio. Peel off the p otective lens cover. BLACKVUE...
- Page 13 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 Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the front camera. DR470-2CH...
- Page 14 Power cord Turn on the engine. The BlackVue dashcam will power up and start recording. Video files a e stored on the microSD card. When the microSD card fills u , the newest video files will sta t to replace the oldest video files (called loop recording) - so you will always have the most recent video file .
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Page 15: 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 To insert DR470-2CH... -
Page 16: 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). Go to F:\BlackVue\ Application\Viewer for Windows\ and run BlackVue.exe. BLACKVUE... -
Page 17: For Mac Users
For Mac users Open Finder and select the microSD card reader from the list in the left frame. Go to \BlackVue\Application\Viewer for Mac\ and run BlackVue Viewer. DR470-2CH... -
Page 18: Viewer Screen Composition
Play previous fil 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 Next frame Timeline for min selection Play next fil 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 fil DR470-2CH... -
Page 20: Playing Video
In BlackVue Viewer select a video and click or double click the selected video to play. BlackVue Viewer shows by default the files in the mic oSD card. To see files in another older click (Windows) or (Mac) and set the folder path. -
Page 21: Checking The Displayed 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 your time zone" on page 38. 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 22: Zoom Options
Zoom to 100%: Right-click on the video image to view at 100% zoom. Click and drag to move the video image around. Windows Viewing the G-Sensor graph You can check the impact sensitivity (G-Sensor) information in the main window. BLACKVUE... -
Page 23: 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 o play. Click the Map tab. -
Page 24: Gps Tracking - Advanced Mode
Double click a file in the file list o play. Click the button. Switch Speed Unit Latitude & Longitude Car Location Map Type Selection Red icon indicates the starting point of the playing back fil Car Location Driving Route Red line indicates event recording BLACKVUE... -
Page 25: 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 fi mware. Note y If the microSD card is full, by default the dashcam will record over the oldest videos firs . -
Page 26: Deleting Videos
Deleting videos For Windows users Select the video from the recorded video list. Right-click the video. Click Delete. For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to Trash. BLACKVUE... -
Page 27: Exporting Videos
Enter a file name and the sta t 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 e ter the file nam . Click the Save button. DR470-2CH... - Page 28 For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". BLACKVUE...
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Page 29: Verifying Videos
Verifying videos The following function is only available in BlackVue Viewer for Windows. Select the video from the recorded video list. Right-click the video. Click Verific tion. Click the OK button. DR470-2CH... -
Page 30: Tips For Optimal Performance
Tips for optimal performance Formatting the microSD card Format the microSD card once a month, or when the BlackVue dashcam tells you the card needs maintenance. Please format the microSD card using BlackVue Viewer (Windows or Mac). Format using Windows Viewer Download BlackVue Viewer and install the program on your computer. - Page 31 Select the microSD card drive and click OK. DR470-2CH...
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Page 32: Format Using Mac Viewer
Download BlackVue Viewer 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. Click the Format button. - Page 33 Format the microSD card if the recorded video quality appears to be poor. y Only use official Blac ue microSD cards. Other cards may have compatibility issues. y PittaSoft Co., Ltd. will not be held responsible for any problems caused by using another manufacturer's microSD card. DR470-2CH...
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Page 34: Upgrading The Firmware
For Mac users, click and select About BlackVue from the menu. Check the current fi mware 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 30. - Page 35 Go to the BlackVue and download the latest fi mware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format. Unzip the downloaded file and opy the BlackVue folder to the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into the dashcam and connect the power to initiate the fi mware upgrade. Make sure the power remains on until the upgrade is completed.
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Page 36: Changing Settings
Select your preferred language for the BlackVue Viewer interface from the dropdown list. BlackVue settings Click on the button or the menu to open the BlackVue settings panel. You will be able to change most of the BlackVue settings to customize its operation. Select a Language Settings... -
Page 37: Basic Settings
Click the Basic tab. Change the settings. Click Save & Close. Firmware Select your preferred language for the fi mware from the language dropdown list. The audio announcements by the dashcam will be in the selected language. DR470-2CH... - Page 38 These are the maximum bit rates when the resolution is set to "FHD@30 + HD@30". If you lower the resolution and frame rate setting, the actual bit rates will be lower. Increasing the image quality will increase the size of the video file . y Brightness You can adjust the recording brightness level. BLACKVUE...
- Page 39 You can turn off p wer to the rear camera. y Rear camera recording You can enable or disable rear camera recording. y Rear camera 180° rotation If you installed the rear camera in a flipped position, use this setting o rotate the rear camera image. DR470-2CH...
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Page 40: Sensitivity Settings
(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 e ent recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity to zero. BLACKVUE... - Page 41 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. DR470-2CH...
- Page 42 Set a speed limit (up to 300 km/h or 200 MPH) for the speed alert. When the vehicle exceeds the specified speed limi , the dashcam beeps and switches to event recording. After saving one event recording file the dashcam swi ches back to normal mode recording. BLACKVUE...
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Page 43: Other Settings
Security LED (Front camera) You can turn the front security LED on/off in no mal mode and in parking mode. - Normal mode LED - Parking mode LED y Security LED (Rear camera) You can turn the rear security LED on/off. DR470-2CH... -
Page 44: Applying The Settings
Click Save & Close. Applying the settings You can automatically apply the configu ation by inserting the microSD card into the BlackVue dashcam and turning it on. Configu e the settings before using the dashcam. To reset all settings to their defaults press the reset button in the settings screen of the BlackVue Viewer program. -
Page 45: Optional Accessories
Note y Check the size of the microSD lock loop on the BlackVue dashcam 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 dashcam. -
Page 46: Gps Receiver (Optional)
GPS receiver (Optional) If you do not install an external GPS receiver, videos are recorded without GPS coordinates and driving speed information. To include speed, recording location, and the driving route data in the videos, install an external GPS receiver. BLACKVUE... -
Page 47: Parking Mode Hardwiring Kit (Optional)
Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) The BlackVue dashcam will turn off when the en ine 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 y hardwiring it to the automotive battery. -
Page 48: 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 b ttery pack powers the dashcam. When the engine is on the dashcam is powered directly from the vehicle's battery and the battery pack charges. BLACKVUE... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Note y Set the time to the estimated time in the future when you will start recording with the BlackVue dashcam. Please take into account the time it will take to remove the microSD card from your computer, insert it into your dashcam and boot up. -
Page 50: Product Specifications
Product specifications Model Name DR470-2CH Front: Black / Width 115.9 mm x Height 34 mm / 72 g Color/Size/Weight Rear: Black / Width 67.4 mm x Height 25 mm / 28 g Memory microSD Card (16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (Impact Detection / Speed Limit), and Parking Mode Recording (Motion &... - Page 51 -20 °C − 70 °C (-4 °F − 158 °F ) High Temp. Cut-off Approx. 85 °C (185 °F) Front: FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE Certifications Rear: FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE BlackVue Viewer Software * Windows XP or higher (Windows 8 supported) and Mac Leopard OS X (10.5) or higher DR470-2CH...
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Page 52: Recording Time
If the microSD card is full, older files a e deleted first o make space for newly-recorded videos. Copy important file , such as event recording file , to other storage media. y Total recording time is different depending on the memory capacity of the microSD card and the resolution of the video. BLACKVUE... -
Page 53: 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.
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