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- Page 1 DR590-1CH Manual ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Tips for optimal performance ........29 Overview ..............8 Formatting the microSD card ..........29 In the box ........................8 Formatting the card in the BlackVue ..............29 At a glance ........................9 Format using BlackVue Viewer (Windows) ............29 Removing and inserting the camera ..................10 Format using BlackVue Viewer (macOS) ..............30... - Page 3 Parking mode hardwiring kit (Optional) .............46 Parking mode battery pack (Optional) ..............47 Product specifications ..........48 Recording time ............50 Disposal and recycling information ......51 DR590-1CH...
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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. DR590-1CH... - 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. Lock button Camera lens 111.8 mm Mounting bracket 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 Camera
To remove the dashcam from its bracket, press the LOCK button and pull the dashcam out of the mounting bracket. y To insert the dashcam into its bracket, push the dashcam into the mounting bracket until it "clicks" in. BLACKVUE... -
Page 11: Installation
Installation Installing the BlackVue dashcam Install the BlackVue dashcam 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 12 Adjust the angle of the lens by rotating the body of the dashcam. We recommend pointing the lens slightly downwards (≈10° below horizontal), so as to record video with a 6:4 road to background ratio. Plug the power cord into the cigarette lighter socket and the dashcam. BLACKVUE...
- Page 13 Use the pry tool to lift the edges of the windshield trim/molding and tuck in the power cord. 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) –...
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Page 14: 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 15: 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. DR590-1CH... -
Page 16: 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 17: 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 DR590-1CH... -
Page 18: 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 19 The car icon with an arrow pointing to the right indicates a front dashcam recording. The car icon with an arrow pointing to the left indicates a rear dashcam recording. Note y The dashcam requires a constant power source to record in parking mode. See "Optional accessories" on page 45 for more information. DR590-1CH...
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Page 20: 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 "Time" on page 38 or 39. Using BlackVue Viewer Front/rear screen mode (2CH) -
Page 21: 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) DR590-1CH... -
Page 22: 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 23: 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 GPS data is not recorded during parking mode. Map data cannot be displayed for parking mode recordings. -
Page 24: 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 25: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Move to Trash. DR590-1CH... -
Page 26: Exporting Videos
Click next to a video in the recorded video list. Click Export. 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. BLACKVUE... -
Page 27: 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. DR590-1CH... -
Page 28: For Mac Users
For Mac users Go to \BlackVue\Record\. Select the video from the recorded video list. Click Copy "file name". BLACKVUE... -
Page 29: Tips For Optimal Performance
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer (Windows) from www.blackvue.com > Support >Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer. -
Page 30: Format Using Blackvue Viewer (Macos)
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card reader and connect the reader to your computer. Download BlackVue Viewer (Mac) from www.blackvue.com > Support > Downloads and install it on your computer. Launch the BlackVue Viewer that is installed on your computer. - Page 31 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 32: Upgrading The Firmware
> Support > Downloads. 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 33 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 29. Go to the BlackVue website (www.blackvue.com > Support > Download) and download the latest firmware for your BlackVue dashcam model in zip format.
- Page 34 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 35: 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. DR590-1CH... -
Page 36: 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 37: Firmware Settings
Please backup necessary recordings before changing time, video resolution, image quality or video segment length settings. If any of the aforementioned settings are changed and saved, the dashcam will format the microSD card and delete all recordings stored on the card. Basic settings DR590-1CH... -
Page 38: Time
To manually set the time select Manual time setting and set your data and time. When setting the time manually, please set to the expected time you will use the BlackVue (not the present time). If you connect the GPSreceiver: If you run the dashcam with the GPS receiver connected, it is possible to sync with GPS time. -
Page 39: Recording Settings
When turned off the dashcam does not record audio. – Date & time display Turn on/off the date and time display on videos. – Speed unit Select km/h, MPH, or turn off. – Video segment length Choose between 1, 2 or 3 minute video segment lengths. DR590-1CH... -
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 event recordings by impact detection set the G-sensor sensitivity to off. BLACKVUE... -
Page 41: Motion Detection (Parking Mode)
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. Advanced sensitivity settings for normal and parking mode Advanced sensitivity settings allows you to fine-tune the event recording G-Sensor threshold, while watching pre-recorded G-Sensor data and video as a reference. DR590-1CH... - Page 42 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. Event recording will occur No event recording will occur Click Save and close. BLACKVUE...
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Page 43: System Settings
– Recording status You can turn the recording status LED on/off. – Security (Normal mode) You can turn the security LED on/off for normal mode. – Security (Parking mode) You can turn the security LED on/off for parking mode. DR590-1CH... -
Page 44: Voice Guidance
(:;‘/+-_()$#). The text is overlaid in the top-left corner of the recorded videos. 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. -
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. DR590-1CH... -
Page 48: Product Specifications
Product specifications Model Name DR590-1CH Color/Size/Weight Black / Width 115.9 mm x Height 34 mm / 61 g Memory microSD Card (16 GB/32 GB/64 GB/128 GB) Normal Recording, Event Recording (when impact is detected in normal and parking mode) and Parking... - Page 49 -20°C – 80°C (-4°F – 176°F ) High Temp. Cut-Off Approx. 80°C (176°F ) Certifications FCC, CE, RoHS BlackVue Viewer Software * Windows XP or higher and Mac Yosemite OS X (10.10) or higher Other Features Adaptive Format Free File Management System...
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Page 50: Recording Time
If the microSD card is full, older files are deleted first to make space for newly-recorded videos. y Total 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
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 52 DR590-1CH...
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